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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.61, 1,192.07 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.61, 1,192.07 and 246.67 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.61 : 1,192.07 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.61/1,192.07 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.61x = 1,192.07 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.61x = 294,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,040.71/794.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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