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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.26, 1,191.56 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.26, 1,191.56 and 246.43 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.26 : 1,191.56 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.26/1,191.56 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.26x = 1,191.56 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.26x = 293,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,636.13/794.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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