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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.50, 1,190.17 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.50, 1,190.17 and 246.06 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.50 : 1,190.17 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.50/1,190.17 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.50x = 1,190.17 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.50x = 292,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,856.19/793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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