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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.96, 1,198.56 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.96, 1,198.56 and 250.96 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.96 : 1,198.56 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.96/1,198.56 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.96x = 1,198.56 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.96x = 300,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,791.44/798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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