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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.82, 1,196.85 and 249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.82, 1,196.85 and 249.87 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.82 : 1,196.85 = 249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.82/1,196.85 = 249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.82x = 1,196.85 × 249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.82x = 299,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,056.91/797.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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