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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.17, 1,189.75 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.17, 1,189.75 and 245.22 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.17 : 1,189.75 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.17/1,189.75 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.17x = 1,189.75 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.17x = 291,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,750.50/793.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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