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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.61, 1,187.51 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.61, 1,187.51 and 243.78 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.61 : 1,187.51 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.61/1,187.51 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.61x = 1,187.51 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.61x = 289,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,489.97/791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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