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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.63, 1,191.74 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.63, 1,191.74 and 246.80 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.63 : 1,191.74 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.63/1,191.74 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.63x = 1,191.74 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.63x = 294,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,114.24/794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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