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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.62, 1,187.28 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.62, 1,187.28 and 243.72 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.62 : 1,187.28 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.62/1,187.28 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.62x = 1,187.28 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.62x = 289,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,363.88/791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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