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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.70, 1,195.04 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.70, 1,195.04 and 248.81 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.70 : 1,195.04 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.70/1,195.04 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.70x = 1,195.04 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.70x = 297,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,330.68/796.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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