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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.51, 1,190.26 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.51, 1,190.26 and 245.68 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.51 : 1,190.26 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.51/1,190.26 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.51x = 1,190.26 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.51x = 292,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,423.08/793.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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