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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.48, 1,185.90 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.48, 1,185.90 and 242.68 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.48 : 1,185.90 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.48/1,185.90 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.48x = 1,185.90 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.48x = 287,794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,794.21/790.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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