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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.44, 1,182.70 and 240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.44, 1,182.70 and 240.70 is: 361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.44 : 1,182.70 = 240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.44/1,182.70 = 240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.44x = 1,182.70 × 240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.44x = 284,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,675.89/788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.06

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