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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.28, 1,186.92 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.28, 1,186.92 and 243.86 is: 365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.28 : 1,186.92 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.28/1,186.92 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.28x = 1,186.92 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.28x = 289,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,436.38/791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.78

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