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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.75, 1,195.26 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.75, 1,195.26 and 248.82 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.75 : 1,195.26 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.75/1,195.26 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.75x = 1,195.26 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.75x = 297,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,399.18/796.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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