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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.21, 1,186.38 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.21, 1,186.38 and 243.24 is: 364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.21 : 1,186.38 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.21/1,186.38 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.21x = 1,186.38 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.21x = 288,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,575.07/791.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.73

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