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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,191.08 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,191.08 and 246.06 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,191.08 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,191.08 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,191.08 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 293,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,077.14/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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