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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.88, 1,192.50 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.88, 1,192.50 and 247.08 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.88 : 1,192.50 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.88/1,192.50 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.88x = 1,192.50 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.88x = 294,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,642.90/794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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