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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.11, 1,197.13 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.11, 1,197.13 and 250.23 is: 375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.11 : 1,197.13 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.11/1,197.13 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.11x = 1,197.13 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.11x = 299,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,557.84/798.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.33

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