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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.78, 1,190.77 and 245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.78, 1,190.77 and 245.99 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.78 : 1,190.77 = 245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.78/1,190.77 = 245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.78x = 1,190.77 × 245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.78x = 292,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,919.87/793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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