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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.33, 1,193.04 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.33, 1,193.04 and 247.59 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.33 : 1,193.04 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.33/1,193.04 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.33x = 1,193.04 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.33x = 295,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,377.57/795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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