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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.56, 1,192.10 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.56, 1,192.10 and 246.80 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.56 : 1,192.10 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.56/1,192.10 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.56x = 1,192.10 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.56x = 294,210.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,210.28/794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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