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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.07, 1,188.11 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.07, 1,188.11 and 244.25 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.07 : 1,188.11 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.07/1,188.11 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.07x = 1,188.11 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.07x = 290,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,195.87/792.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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