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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.61, 1,196.29 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.61, 1,196.29 and 249.72 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.61 : 1,196.29 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.61/1,196.29 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.61x = 1,196.29 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.61x = 298,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,737.54/797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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