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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.41, 1,182.29 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.41, 1,182.29 and 240.47 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.41 : 1,182.29 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.41/1,182.29 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.41x = 1,182.29 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.41x = 284,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,302.60/788.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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