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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.08, 1,187.76 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.08, 1,187.76 and 244.08 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.08 : 1,187.76 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.08/1,187.76 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.08x = 1,187.76 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.08x = 289,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,908.46/792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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