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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.82, 1,190.69 and 246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.82, 1,190.69 and 246.01 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.82 : 1,190.69 = 246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.82/1,190.69 = 246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.82x = 1,190.69 × 246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.82x = 292,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,917.44/793.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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