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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.94, 1,190.55 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.94, 1,190.55 and 246.07 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.94 : 1,190.55 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.94/1,190.55 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.94x = 1,190.55 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.94x = 292,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,959.67/793.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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