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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.13, 1,191.39 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.13, 1,191.39 and 246.30 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.13 : 1,191.39 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.13/1,191.39 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.13x = 1,191.39 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.13x = 293,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,439.36/794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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