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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.76, 1,185.96 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.76, 1,185.96 and 242.84 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.76 : 1,185.96 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.76/1,185.96 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.76x = 1,185.96 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.76x = 287,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,998.53/790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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