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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,192.20 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,192.20 and 247.02 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,192.20 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,192.20 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,192.20 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 294,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,497.24/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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