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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.87, 1,192.30 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.87, 1,192.30 and 247.05 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.87 : 1,192.30 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.87/1,192.30 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.87x = 1,192.30 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.87x = 294,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,557.10/794.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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