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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.77, 1,192.14 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.77, 1,192.14 and 246.94 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.77 : 1,192.14 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.77/1,192.14 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.77x = 1,192.14 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.77x = 294,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,387.05/794.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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