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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.67, 1,190.39 and 245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.67, 1,190.39 and 245.81 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.67 : 1,190.39 = 245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.67/1,190.39 = 245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.67x = 1,190.39 × 245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.67x = 292,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,611.51/793.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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