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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.45, 1,189.99 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.45, 1,189.99 and 238.08 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.45 : 1,189.99 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.45/1,189.99 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.45x = 1,189.99 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.45x = 283,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,312.82/793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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