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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.48, 1,187.40 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.48, 1,187.40 and 243.68 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.48 : 1,187.40 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.48/1,187.40 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.48x = 1,187.40 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.48x = 289,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,345.63/791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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