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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.75, 1,195.27 and 248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.75, 1,195.27 and 248.91 is: 373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.75 : 1,195.27 = 248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.75/1,195.27 = 248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.75x = 1,195.27 × 248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.75x = 297,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,514.66/796.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.41

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