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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.14, 1,192.89 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.14, 1,192.89 and 247.29 is: 370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.14 : 1,192.89 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.14/1,192.89 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.14x = 1,192.89 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.14x = 294,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,989.77/795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.99

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