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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.83, 1,186.36 and 242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.83, 1,186.36 and 242.95 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.83 : 1,186.36 = 242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.83/1,186.36 = 242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.83x = 1,186.36 × 242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.83x = 288,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,226.16/790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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