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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.03, 1,188.15 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.03, 1,188.15 and 244.06 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.03 : 1,188.15 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.03/1,188.15 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.03x = 1,188.15 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.03x = 289,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,979.89/792.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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