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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.62, 1,187.18 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.62, 1,187.18 and 243.66 is: 365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.62 : 1,187.18 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.62/1,187.18 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.62x = 1,187.18 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.62x = 289,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,268.28/791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.41

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