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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.60, 1,195.01 and 248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.60, 1,195.01 and 248.65 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.60 : 1,195.01 = 248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.60/1,195.01 = 248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.60x = 1,195.01 × 248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.60x = 297,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,133.26/796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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