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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.08, 1,189.56 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.08, 1,189.56 and 245.27 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.08 : 1,189.56 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.08/1,189.56 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.08x = 1,189.56 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.08x = 291,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,763.38/793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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