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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.19, 1,197.41 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.19, 1,197.41 and 250.25 is: 375.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.19 : 1,197.41 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.19/1,197.41 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.19x = 1,197.41 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.19x = 299,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,651.85/798.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.41

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