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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.11, 1,192.79 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.11, 1,192.79 and 247.16 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.11 : 1,192.79 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.11/1,192.79 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.11x = 1,192.79 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.11x = 294,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,809.98/795.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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