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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790, 1,185.12 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790, 1,185.12 and 242.26 is: 363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790 : 1,185.12 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790/1,185.12 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790x = 1,185.12 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790x = 287,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,107.17/790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.43

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