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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.45, 1,191.72 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.45, 1,191.72 and 246.71 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.45 : 1,191.72 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.45/1,191.72 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.45x = 1,191.72 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.45x = 294,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,009.24/794.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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