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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,192.86 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,192.86 and 247.43 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,192.86 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,192.86 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,192.86 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 295,143.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,143.39/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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