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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.07, 1,189.41 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.07, 1,189.41 and 245.27 is: 367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.07 : 1,189.41 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.07/1,189.41 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.07x = 1,189.41 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.07x = 291,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,726.59/793.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.84

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