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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.34, 1,191.61 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.34, 1,191.61 and 246.44 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.34 : 1,191.61 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.34/1,191.61 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.34x = 1,191.61 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.34x = 293,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,660.37/794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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