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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.75, 1,193.85 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.75, 1,193.85 and 247.97 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.75 : 1,193.85 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.75/1,193.85 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.75x = 1,193.85 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.75x = 296,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,033.02/795.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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