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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.75, 1,189.35 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.75, 1,189.35 and 244.96 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.75 : 1,189.35 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.75/1,189.35 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.75x = 1,189.35 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.75x = 291,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,340.20/792.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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