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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.63, 1,189.04 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.63, 1,189.04 and 244.95 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.63 : 1,189.04 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.63/1,189.04 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.63x = 1,189.04 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.63x = 291,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,254.12/792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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