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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.26, 1,189.76 and 245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.26, 1,189.76 and 245.38 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.26 : 1,189.76 = 245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.26/1,189.76 = 245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.26x = 1,189.76 × 245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.26x = 291,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,943.31/793.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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