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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.46, 1,186.75 and 243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.46, 1,186.75 and 243.49 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.46 : 1,186.75 = 243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.46/1,186.75 = 243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.46x = 1,186.75 × 243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.46x = 288,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,961.76/791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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