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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.53, 1,187.49 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.53, 1,187.49 and 243.71 is: 365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.53 : 1,187.49 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.53/1,187.49 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.53x = 1,187.49 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.53x = 289,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,409.30/791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.63

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