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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.85, 1,186.45 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.85, 1,186.45 and 243.02 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.85 : 1,186.45 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.85/1,186.45 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.85x = 1,186.45 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.85x = 288,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,331.08/790.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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