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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.75, 1,198.05 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.75, 1,198.05 and 250.94 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.75 : 1,198.05 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.75/1,198.05 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.75x = 1,198.05 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.75x = 300,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,638.67/798.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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