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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.61, 1,193.09 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.61, 1,193.09 and 247.62 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.61 : 1,193.09 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.61/1,193.09 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.61x = 1,193.09 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.61x = 295,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,432.95/795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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