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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.66, 1,192.10 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.66, 1,192.10 and 246.72 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.66 : 1,192.10 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.66/1,192.10 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.66x = 1,192.10 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.66x = 294,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,113.68/794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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