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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.70, 1,192.17 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.70, 1,192.17 and 246.93 is: 370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.70 : 1,192.17 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.70/1,192.17 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.70x = 1,192.17 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.70x = 294,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,382.54/794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.43

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