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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.78, 1,189.33 and 244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.78, 1,189.33 and 244.94 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.78 : 1,189.33 = 244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.78/1,189.33 = 244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.78x = 1,189.33 × 244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.78x = 291,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,314.49/792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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