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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.96, 1,181.99 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.96, 1,181.99 and 240.10 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.96 : 1,181.99 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.96/1,181.99 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.96x = 1,181.99 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.96x = 283,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,793.44/787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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