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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.39, 1,191.65 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.39, 1,191.65 and 246.57 is: 369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.39 : 1,191.65 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.39/1,191.65 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.39x = 1,191.65 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.39x = 293,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,823.91/794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.87

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