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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.42, 1,187.14 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.42, 1,187.14 and 243.62 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.42 : 1,187.14 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.42/1,187.14 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.42x = 1,187.14 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.42x = 289,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,211.05/791.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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