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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.65, 1,191.92 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.65, 1,191.92 and 246.79 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.65 : 1,191.92 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.65/1,191.92 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.65x = 1,191.92 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.65x = 294,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,146.74/794.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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