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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.14, 1,189.83 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.14, 1,189.83 and 245.22 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.14 : 1,189.83 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.14/1,189.83 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.14x = 1,189.83 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.14x = 291,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,770.11/793.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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