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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.06, 1,191.12 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.06, 1,191.12 and 246.25 is: 369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.06 : 1,191.12 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.06/1,191.12 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.06x = 1,191.12 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.06x = 293,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,307.34/794.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.38

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