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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.39, 1,187.08 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.39, 1,187.08 and 243.57 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.39 : 1,187.08 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.39/1,187.08 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.39x = 1,187.08 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.39x = 289,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,138.26/791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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