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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.87, 1,196.79 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.87, 1,196.79 and 250.05 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.87 : 1,196.79 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.87/1,196.79 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.87x = 1,196.79 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.87x = 299,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,257.34/797.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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