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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.02, 1,189.50 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.02, 1,189.50 and 245.18 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.02 : 1,189.50 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.02/1,189.50 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.02x = 1,189.50 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.02x = 291,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,634.44/793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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