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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,191.06 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,191.06 and 246.21 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,191.06 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,191.06 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,191.06 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 293,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,250.88/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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