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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,189.74 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,189.74 and 237.89 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,189.74 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,189.74 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,189.74 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 283,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,027.84/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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