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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,186.32 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,186.32 and 243.04 is: 364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,186.32 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,186.32 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,186.32 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 288,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,323.21/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.57

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