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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.85, 1,192.42 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.85, 1,192.42 and 246.92 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.85 : 1,192.42 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.85/1,192.42 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.85x = 1,192.42 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.85x = 294,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,426.69/794.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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