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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.25, 1,193.02 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.25, 1,193.02 and 247.41 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.25 : 1,193.02 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.25/1,193.02 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.25x = 1,193.02 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.25x = 295,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,162.10/795.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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