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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.30, 1,191.51 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.30, 1,191.51 and 246.52 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.30 : 1,191.51 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.30/1,191.51 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.30x = 1,191.51 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.30x = 293,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,731.05/794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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