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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.19, 1,192.83 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.19, 1,192.83 and 247.36 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.19 : 1,192.83 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.19/1,192.83 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.19x = 1,192.83 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.19x = 295,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,058.43/795.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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