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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.26, 1,182.40 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.26, 1,182.40 and 240.48 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.26 : 1,182.40 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.26/1,182.40 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.26x = 1,182.40 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.26x = 284,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,343.55/788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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