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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.83, 1,181.69 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.83, 1,181.69 and 240.02 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.83 : 1,181.69 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.83/1,181.69 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.83x = 1,181.69 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.83x = 283,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,622.13/787.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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