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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.07, 1,190.91 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.07, 1,190.91 and 246.27 is: 369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.07 : 1,190.91 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.07/1,190.91 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.07x = 1,190.91 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.07x = 293,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,285.41/794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.34

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