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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.65, 1,189.86 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.65, 1,189.86 and 245.50 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.65 : 1,189.86 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.65/1,189.86 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.65x = 1,189.86 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.65x = 292,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,110.63/793.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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