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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.63, 1,196.60 and 249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.63, 1,196.60 and 249.80 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.63 : 1,196.60 = 249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.63/1,196.60 = 249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.63x = 1,196.60 × 249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.63x = 298,903.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,903.45/797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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