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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.89, 1,196.89 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.89, 1,196.89 and 250.15 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.89 : 1,196.89 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.89/1,196.89 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.89x = 1,196.89 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.89x = 299,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,402.03/797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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