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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.88, 1,181.82 and 240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.88, 1,181.82 and 240.05 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.88 : 1,181.82 = 240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.88/1,181.82 = 240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.88x = 1,181.82 × 240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.88x = 283,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,689.98/787.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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