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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.46, 1,182.73 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.46, 1,182.73 and 240.65 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.46 : 1,182.73 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.46/1,182.73 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.46x = 1,182.73 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.46x = 284,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,618.34/788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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