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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.17, 1,186.93 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.17, 1,186.93 and 243.40 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.17 : 1,186.93 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.17/1,186.93 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.17x = 1,186.93 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.17x = 288,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,895.19/791.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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