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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.62, 1,197.94 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.62, 1,197.94 and 250.76 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.62 : 1,197.94 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.62/1,197.94 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.62x = 1,197.94 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.62x = 300,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,395.43/798.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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