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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.72, 1,193.13 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.72, 1,193.13 and 247.74 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.72 : 1,193.13 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.72/1,193.13 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.72x = 1,193.13 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.72x = 295,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,586.03/795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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