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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.05, 1,191.11 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.05, 1,191.11 and 246.15 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.05 : 1,191.11 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.05/1,191.11 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.05x = 1,191.11 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.05x = 293,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,190.50/794.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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