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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.93, 1,190.90 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.93, 1,190.90 and 246.11 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.93 : 1,190.90 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.93/1,190.90 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.93x = 1,190.90 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.93x = 293,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,092.40/793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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