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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.70, 1,187.57 and 243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.70, 1,187.57 and 243.89 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.70 : 1,187.57 = 243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.70/1,187.57 = 243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.70x = 1,187.57 × 243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.70x = 289,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,636.45/791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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