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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.59, 1,197.88 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.59, 1,197.88 and 250.82 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.59 : 1,197.88 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.59/1,197.88 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.59x = 1,197.88 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.59x = 300,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,446.27/798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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