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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.84, 1,193.90 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.84, 1,193.90 and 247.89 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.84 : 1,193.90 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.84/1,193.90 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.84x = 1,193.90 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.84x = 295,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,955.87/795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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