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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.75, 1,190.64 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.75, 1,190.64 and 245.86 is: 368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.75 : 1,190.64 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.75/1,190.64 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.75x = 1,190.64 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.75x = 292,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,730.75/793.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.79

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