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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.76, 1,189.02 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.76, 1,189.02 and 244.92 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.76 : 1,189.02 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.76/1,189.02 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.76x = 1,189.02 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.76x = 291,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,214.78/792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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