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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.01, 1,196.84 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.01, 1,196.84 and 250.12 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.01 : 1,196.84 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.01/1,196.84 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.01x = 1,196.84 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.01x = 299,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,357.24/798.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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