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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.09, 1,188.30 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.09, 1,188.30 and 244.25 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.09 : 1,188.30 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.09/1,188.30 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.09x = 1,188.30 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.09x = 290,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,236.33/792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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