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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.02, 1,186.55 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.02, 1,186.55 and 243.20 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.02 : 1,186.55 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.02/1,186.55 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.02x = 1,186.55 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.02x = 288,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,571.62/791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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