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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.72, 1,187.58 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.72, 1,187.58 and 243.91 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.72 : 1,187.58 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.72/1,187.58 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.72x = 1,187.58 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.72x = 289,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,662.64/791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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