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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.20, 1,192.78 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.20, 1,192.78 and 247.30 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.20 : 1,192.78 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.20/1,192.78 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.20x = 1,192.78 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.20x = 294,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,971.82/795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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