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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.85, 1,181.82 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.85, 1,181.82 and 240.11 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.85 : 1,181.82 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.85/1,181.82 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.85x = 1,181.82 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.85x = 283,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,770.85/787.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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