Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.87, 1,194 and 248.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 795.87, 1,194 and 248.04 is: 372.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
795.87 : 1,194 = 248.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
795.87/1,194 = 248.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
795.87x = 1,194 × 248.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
795.87x = 296,159.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,159.76/795.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372.12
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