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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.88, 1,196.46 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.88, 1,196.46 and 249.96 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.88 : 1,196.46 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.88/1,196.46 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.88x = 1,196.46 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.88x = 299,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,067.14/797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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