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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.36, 1,182.56 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.36, 1,182.56 and 240.54 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.36 : 1,182.56 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.36/1,182.56 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.36x = 1,182.56 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.36x = 284,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,452.98/788.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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