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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.89, 1,186.52 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.89, 1,186.52 and 243.15 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.89 : 1,186.52 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.89/1,186.52 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.89x = 1,186.52 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.89x = 288,502.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,502.34/790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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