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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.87, 1,193.96 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.87, 1,193.96 and 248.03 is: 372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.87 : 1,193.96 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.87/1,193.96 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.87x = 1,193.96 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.87x = 296,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,137.03/795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.09

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