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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.37, 1,186.85 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.37, 1,186.85 and 243.41 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.37 : 1,186.85 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.37/1,186.85 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.37x = 1,186.85 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.37x = 288,885.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,885.83/791.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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