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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.01, 1,191.03 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.01, 1,191.03 and 246.19 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.01 : 1,191.03 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.01/1,191.03 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.01x = 1,191.03 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.01x = 293,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,218.44/794.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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