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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.90, 1,186.52 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.90, 1,186.52 and 243.16 is: 364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.90 : 1,186.52 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.90/1,186.52 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.90x = 1,186.52 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.90x = 288,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,514.20/790.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.79

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