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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.41, 1,194.72 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.41, 1,194.72 and 248.60 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.41 : 1,194.72 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.41/1,194.72 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.41x = 1,194.72 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.41x = 297,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,001.42/796.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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