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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.53, 1,194.79 and 248.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.53, 1,194.79 and 248.71 is: 373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.53 : 1,194.79 = 248.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.53/1,194.79 = 248.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.53x = 1,194.79 × 248.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.53x = 297,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,159.38/796.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.07

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