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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.87, 1,187.71 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.87, 1,187.71 and 244.05 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.87 : 1,187.71 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.87/1,187.71 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.87x = 1,187.71 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.87x = 289,860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,860.63/791.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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