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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,193.06 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,193.06 and 247.82 is: 371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,193.06 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,193.06 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,193.06 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 295,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,658.78/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.66

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