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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.97, 1,192.26 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.97, 1,192.26 and 246.87 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.97 : 1,192.26 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.97/1,192.26 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.97x = 1,192.26 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.97x = 294,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,335.77/794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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