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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.09, 1,181.82 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.09, 1,181.82 and 240.08 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.09 : 1,181.82 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.09/1,181.82 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.09x = 1,181.82 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.09x = 283,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,731.35/788.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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