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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.86, 1,182.11 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.86, 1,182.11 and 240.11 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.86 : 1,182.11 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.86/1,182.11 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.86x = 1,182.11 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.86x = 283,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,829.32/787.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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