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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.77, 1,188.72 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.77, 1,188.72 and 244.80 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.77 : 1,188.72 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.77/1,188.72 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.77x = 1,188.72 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.77x = 290,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,998.66/792.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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