Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.97, 1,192.01 and 246.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 794.97, 1,192.01 and 246.99 is: 370.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794.97 : 1,192.01 = 246.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794.97/1,192.01 = 246.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794.97x = 1,192.01 × 246.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794.97x = 294,413.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,413.31/794.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370.35
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