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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,192.63 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,192.63 and 247.58 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,192.63 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,192.63 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,192.63 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 295,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,271.34/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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