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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.03, 1,191.07 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.03, 1,191.07 and 246.22 is: 369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.03 : 1,191.07 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.03/1,191.07 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.03x = 1,191.07 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.03x = 293,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,262.59/794.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.34

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