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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.36, 1,197.72 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.36, 1,197.72 and 250.50 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.36 : 1,197.72 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.36/1,197.72 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.36x = 1,197.72 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.36x = 300,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,028.86/798.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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