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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.86, 1,191.02 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.86, 1,191.02 and 246.03 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.86 : 1,191.02 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.86/1,191.02 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.86x = 1,191.02 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.86x = 293,026.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,026.65/793.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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