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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.59, 1,197.87 and 250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.59, 1,197.87 and 250.81 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.59 : 1,197.87 = 250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.59/1,197.87 = 250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.59x = 1,197.87 × 250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.59x = 300,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,435.72/798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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