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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.65, 1,188.36 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.65, 1,188.36 and 244.50 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.65 : 1,188.36 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.65/1,188.36 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.65x = 1,188.36 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.65x = 290,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,554.02/792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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