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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.74, 1,189.11 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.74, 1,189.11 and 245.06 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.74 : 1,189.11 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.74/1,189.11 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.74x = 1,189.11 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.74x = 291,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,403.30/792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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