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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.20, 1,186.99 and 243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.20, 1,186.99 and 243.35 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.20 : 1,186.99 = 243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.20/1,186.99 = 243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.20x = 1,186.99 × 243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.20x = 288,854.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,854.02/791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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