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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.98, 1,182.03 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.98, 1,182.03 and 240.15 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.98 : 1,182.03 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.98/1,182.03 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.98x = 1,182.03 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.98x = 283,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,864.50/787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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