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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.95, 1,190.97 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.95, 1,190.97 and 246.21 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.95 : 1,190.97 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.95/1,190.97 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.95x = 1,190.97 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.95x = 293,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,228.72/793.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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