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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.97, 1,193.50 and 247.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.97, 1,193.50 and 247.99 is: 371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.97 : 1,193.50 = 247.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.97/1,193.50 = 247.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.97x = 1,193.50 × 247.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.97x = 295,976.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,976.07/795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.84

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