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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.76, 1,187.25 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.76, 1,187.25 and 243.81 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.76 : 1,187.25 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.76/1,187.25 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.76x = 1,187.25 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.76x = 289,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,463.42/791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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