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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,193.53 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,193.53 and 247.78 is: 371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,193.53 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,193.53 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,193.53 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 295,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,732.86/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.75

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