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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.79, 1,193.75 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.79, 1,193.75 and 248.01 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.79 : 1,193.75 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.79/1,193.75 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.79x = 1,193.75 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.79x = 296,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,061.94/795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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