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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.78, 1,187.28 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.78, 1,187.28 and 243.81 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.78 : 1,187.28 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.78/1,187.28 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.78x = 1,187.28 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.78x = 289,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,470.74/791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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