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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.46, 1,197.69 and 250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.46, 1,197.69 and 250.69 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.46 : 1,197.69 = 250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.46/1,197.69 = 250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.46x = 1,197.69 × 250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.46x = 300,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,248.91/798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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