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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.64, 1,194.75 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.64, 1,194.75 and 248.94 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.64 : 1,194.75 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.64/1,194.75 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.64x = 1,194.75 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.64x = 297,421.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,421.07/796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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