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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.66, 1,192.19 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.66, 1,192.19 and 246.87 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.66 : 1,192.19 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.66/1,192.19 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.66x = 1,192.19 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.66x = 294,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,314.71/794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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