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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.68, 1,197.68 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.68, 1,197.68 and 250.71 is: 375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.68 : 1,197.68 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.68/1,197.68 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.68x = 1,197.68 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.68x = 300,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,269.10/798.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.96

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