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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.23, 1,191.54 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.23, 1,191.54 and 246.49 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.23 : 1,191.54 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.23/1,191.54 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.23x = 1,191.54 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.23x = 293,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,702.69/794.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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