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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.43, 1,186.55 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.43, 1,186.55 and 243.29 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.43 : 1,186.55 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.43/1,186.55 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.43x = 1,186.55 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.43x = 288,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,678.41/791.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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