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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.46, 1,193.34 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.46, 1,193.34 and 247.61 is: 371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.46 : 1,193.34 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.46/1,193.34 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.46x = 1,193.34 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.46x = 295,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,482.92/795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.46

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