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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.63, 1,188.95 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.63, 1,188.95 and 244.67 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.63 : 1,188.95 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.63/1,188.95 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.63x = 1,188.95 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.63x = 290,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,893.23/792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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