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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.45, 1,197.64 and 250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.45, 1,197.64 and 250.55 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.45 : 1,197.64 = 250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.45/1,197.64 = 250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.45x = 1,197.64 × 250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.45x = 300,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,068.70/798.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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