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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.90, 1,191.74 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.90, 1,191.74 and 246.75 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.90 : 1,191.74 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.90/1,191.74 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.90x = 1,191.74 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.90x = 294,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,060.61/794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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