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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.19, 1,186.97 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.19, 1,186.97 and 243.42 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.19 : 1,186.97 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.19/1,186.97 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.19x = 1,186.97 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.19x = 288,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,931.02/791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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