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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.90, 1,190.87 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.90, 1,190.87 and 246.09 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.90 : 1,190.87 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.90/1,190.87 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.90x = 1,190.87 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.90x = 293,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,057.81/793.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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