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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.10, 1,192.66 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.10, 1,192.66 and 247.65 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.10 : 1,192.66 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.10/1,192.66 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.10x = 1,192.66 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.10x = 295,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,362.25/795.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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