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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.94, 1,182.08 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.94, 1,182.08 and 240.17 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.94 : 1,182.08 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.94/1,182.08 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.94x = 1,182.08 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.94x = 283,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,894.84/787.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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