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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.73, 1,190.17 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.73, 1,190.17 and 245.77 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.73 : 1,190.17 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.73/1,190.17 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.73x = 1,190.17 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.73x = 292,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,508.08/793.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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