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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.70, 1,189.23 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.70, 1,189.23 and 244.89 is: 367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.70 : 1,189.23 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.70/1,189.23 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.70x = 1,189.23 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.70x = 291,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,224.59/792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.39

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