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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.23, 1,190.04 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.23, 1,190.04 and 245.49 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.23 : 1,190.04 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.23/1,190.04 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.23x = 1,190.04 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.23x = 292,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,142.92/793.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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