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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.01, 1,193.63 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.01, 1,193.63 and 248.04 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.01 : 1,193.63 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.01/1,193.63 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.01x = 1,193.63 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.01x = 296,066.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,066.75/796.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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