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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.73, 1,192.11 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.73, 1,192.11 and 246.90 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.73 : 1,192.11 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.73/1,192.11 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.73x = 1,192.11 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.73x = 294,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,330.72/794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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