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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.57, 1,193.40 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.57, 1,193.40 and 247.77 is: 371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.57 : 1,193.40 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.57/1,193.40 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.57x = 1,193.40 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.57x = 295,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,688.72/795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.67

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