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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.69, 1,192.00 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.69, 1,192.00 and 246.86 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.69 : 1,192.00 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.69/1,192.00 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.69x = 1,192.00 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.69x = 294,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,249.93/794.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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