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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.70, 1,193.51 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.70, 1,193.51 and 247.88 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.70 : 1,193.51 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.70/1,193.51 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.70x = 1,193.51 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.70x = 295,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,850.86/795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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