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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.37, 1,182.72 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.37, 1,182.72 and 240.54 is: 360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.37 : 1,182.72 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.37/1,182.72 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.37x = 1,182.72 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.37x = 284,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,491.47/788.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.86

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