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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.14, 1,189.60 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.14, 1,189.60 and 245.28 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.14 : 1,189.60 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.14/1,189.60 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.14x = 1,189.60 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.14x = 291,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,785.09/793.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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