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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.01, 1,191.15 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.01, 1,191.15 and 246.07 is: 369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.01 : 1,191.15 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.01/1,191.15 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.01x = 1,191.15 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.01x = 293,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,106.28/794.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.15

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