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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.45, 1,185.67 and 242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.45, 1,185.67 and 242.63 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.45 : 1,185.67 = 242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.45/1,185.67 = 242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.45x = 1,185.67 × 242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.45x = 287,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,679.11/790.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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