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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.09, 1,188.23 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.09, 1,188.23 and 244.12 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.09 : 1,188.23 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.09/1,188.23 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.09x = 1,188.23 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.09x = 290,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,070.71/792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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