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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.06, 1,192.71 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.06, 1,192.71 and 247.20 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.06 : 1,192.71 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.06/1,192.71 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.06x = 1,192.71 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.06x = 294,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,837.91/795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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