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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.12, 1,192.68 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.12, 1,192.68 and 247.25 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.12 : 1,192.68 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.12/1,192.68 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.12x = 1,192.68 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.12x = 294,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,884.17/795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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