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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,191.08 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,191.08 and 246.20 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,191.08 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,191.08 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,191.08 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 293,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,243.90/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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