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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.59, 1,193.53 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.59, 1,193.53 and 247.64 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.59 : 1,193.53 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.59/1,193.53 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.59x = 1,193.53 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.59x = 295,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,568.13/795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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