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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.49, 1,187.01 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.49, 1,187.01 and 243.36 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.49 : 1,187.01 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.49/1,187.01 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.49x = 1,187.01 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.49x = 288,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,870.75/791.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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