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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.62, 1,195.22 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.62, 1,195.22 and 248.84 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.62 : 1,195.22 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.62/1,195.22 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.62x = 1,195.22 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.62x = 297,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,418.54/796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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