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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.86, 1,192.40 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.86, 1,192.40 and 247.09 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.86 : 1,192.40 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.86/1,192.40 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.86x = 1,192.40 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.86x = 294,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,630.12/794.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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