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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,189.68 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,189.68 and 245.34 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,189.68 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,189.68 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,189.68 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 291,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,876.09/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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