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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.16, 1,192.56 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.16, 1,192.56 and 247.33 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.16 : 1,192.56 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.16/1,192.56 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.16x = 1,192.56 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.16x = 294,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,955.86/795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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