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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.75, 1,196.33 and 249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.75, 1,196.33 and 249.79 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.75 : 1,196.33 = 249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.75/1,196.33 = 249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.75x = 1,196.33 × 249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.75x = 298,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,827.03/797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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