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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.39, 1,193.27 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.39, 1,193.27 and 247.52 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.39 : 1,193.27 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.39/1,193.27 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.39x = 1,193.27 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.39x = 295,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,359.94/795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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