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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,198.31 and 250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,198.31 and 250.91 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,198.31 = 250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,198.31 = 250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,198.31 × 250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 300,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,660.72/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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