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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.39, 1,182.25 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.39, 1,182.25 and 240.46 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.39 : 1,182.25 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.39/1,182.25 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.39x = 1,182.25 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.39x = 284,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,283.84/788.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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