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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.70, 1,191.98 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.70, 1,191.98 and 246.83 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.70 : 1,191.98 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.70/1,191.98 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.70x = 1,191.98 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.70x = 294,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,211.08/794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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