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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.54, 1,189.75 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.54, 1,189.75 and 245.44 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.54 : 1,189.75 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.54/1,189.75 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.54x = 1,189.75 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.54x = 292,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,012.24/793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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