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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.67, 1,189.02 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.67, 1,189.02 and 244.90 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.67 : 1,189.02 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.67/1,189.02 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.67x = 1,189.02 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.67x = 291,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,191.00/792.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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