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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.15, 1,192.95 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.15, 1,192.95 and 247.37 is: 371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.15 : 1,192.95 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.15/1,192.95 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.15x = 1,192.95 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.15x = 295,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,094.08/795.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.12

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