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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,186.04 and 242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,186.04 and 242.72 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,186.04 = 242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,186.04 = 242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,186.04 × 242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 287,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,875.63/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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