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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.86, 1,190.19 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.86, 1,190.19 and 245.73 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.86 : 1,190.19 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.86/1,190.19 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.86x = 1,190.19 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.86x = 292,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,465.39/793.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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