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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,185.48 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,185.48 and 242.73 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,185.48 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,185.48 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,185.48 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 287,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,751.56/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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