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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.83, 1,190.80 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.83, 1,190.80 and 245.94 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.83 : 1,190.80 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.83/1,190.80 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.83x = 1,190.80 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.83x = 292,865.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,865.35/793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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