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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.94, 1,193.70 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.94, 1,193.70 and 248.02 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.94 : 1,193.70 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.94/1,193.70 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.94x = 1,193.70 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.94x = 296,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,061.47/795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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