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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.45, 1,193.14 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.45, 1,193.14 and 247.64 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.45 : 1,193.14 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.45/1,193.14 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.45x = 1,193.14 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.45x = 295,461.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,461.99/795.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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