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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.95, 1,186.28 and 242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.95, 1,186.28 and 242.98 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.95 : 1,186.28 = 242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.95/1,186.28 = 242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.95x = 1,186.28 × 242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.95x = 288,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,242.31/790.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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