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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.89, 1,182.02 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.89, 1,182.02 and 240.15 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.89 : 1,182.02 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.89/1,182.02 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.89x = 1,182.02 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.89x = 283,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,860.90/787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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