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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.69, 1,192.18 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.69, 1,192.18 and 246.84 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.69 : 1,192.18 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.69/1,192.18 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.69x = 1,192.18 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.69x = 294,277.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,277.71/794.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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