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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.83, 1,189.17 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.83, 1,189.17 and 245.03 is: 367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.83 : 1,189.17 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.83/1,189.17 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.83x = 1,189.17 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.83x = 291,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,382.33/792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.52

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