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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.81, 1,193.91 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.81, 1,193.91 and 247.96 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.81 : 1,193.91 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.81/1,193.91 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.81x = 1,193.91 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.81x = 296,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,041.92/795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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