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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.46, 1,192.81 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.46, 1,192.81 and 247.65 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.46 : 1,192.81 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.46/1,192.81 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.46x = 1,192.81 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.46x = 295,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,392.19/795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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