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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,188.50 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,188.50 and 237.08 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,188.50 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,188.50 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,188.50 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 281,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,762.45/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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