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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.80, 1,193.75 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.80, 1,193.75 and 247.97 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.80 : 1,193.75 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.80/1,193.75 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.80x = 1,193.75 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.80x = 296,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,006.98/795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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