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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.10, 1,186.82 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.10, 1,186.82 and 243.34 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.10 : 1,186.82 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.10/1,186.82 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.10x = 1,186.82 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.10x = 288,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,797.51/791.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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