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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.29, 1,186.83 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.29, 1,186.83 and 243.42 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.29 : 1,186.83 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.29/1,186.83 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.29x = 1,186.83 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.29x = 288,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,898.16/791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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