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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.08, 1,189.85 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.08, 1,189.85 and 245.34 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.08 : 1,189.85 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.08/1,189.85 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.08x = 1,189.85 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.08x = 291,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,917.80/793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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