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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.66, 1,186.19 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.66, 1,186.19 and 242.82 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.66 : 1,186.19 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.66/1,186.19 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.66x = 1,186.19 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.66x = 288,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,030.66/790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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