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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.84, 1,190.76 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.84, 1,190.76 and 246.04 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.84 : 1,190.76 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.84/1,190.76 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.84x = 1,190.76 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.84x = 292,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,974.59/793.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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