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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.78, 1,187.73 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.78, 1,187.73 and 243.95 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.78 : 1,187.73 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.78/1,187.73 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.78x = 1,187.73 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.78x = 289,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,740.79/791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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