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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.84, 1,187.75 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.84, 1,187.75 and 244.01 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.84 : 1,187.75 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.84/1,187.75 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.84x = 1,187.75 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.84x = 289,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,822.88/791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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