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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.71, 1,193.62 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.71, 1,193.62 and 247.85 is: 371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.71 : 1,193.62 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.71/1,193.62 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.71x = 1,193.62 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.71x = 295,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,838.72/795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.79

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