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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.64, 1,189.08 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.64, 1,189.08 and 244.76 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.64 : 1,189.08 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.64/1,189.08 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.64x = 1,189.08 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.64x = 291,039.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,039.22/792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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