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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,190.93 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,190.93 and 246.15 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,190.93 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,190.93 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,190.93 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 293,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,146.19/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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