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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.96, 1,192.67 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.96, 1,192.67 and 247.19 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.96 : 1,192.67 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.96/1,192.67 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.96x = 1,192.67 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.96x = 294,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,808.90/794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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