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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.54, 1,192.08 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.54, 1,192.08 and 246.89 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.54 : 1,192.08 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.54/1,192.08 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.54x = 1,192.08 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.54x = 294,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,312.63/794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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