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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.49, 1,185.82 and 242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.49, 1,185.82 and 242.69 is: 364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.49 : 1,185.82 = 242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.49/1,185.82 = 242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.49x = 1,185.82 × 242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.49x = 287,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,780.12/790.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.05

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