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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.72, 1,194.64 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.72, 1,194.64 and 248.76 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.72 : 1,194.64 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.72/1,194.64 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.72x = 1,194.64 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.72x = 297,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,178.65/796.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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