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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.07, 1,186.62 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.07, 1,186.62 and 243.18 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.07 : 1,186.62 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.07/1,186.62 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.07x = 1,186.62 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.07x = 288,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,562.25/791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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