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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.98, 1,192.58 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.98, 1,192.58 and 247.06 is: 370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.98 : 1,192.58 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.98/1,192.58 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.98x = 1,192.58 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.98x = 294,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,638.81/794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.62

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