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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.46, 1,182.75 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.46, 1,182.75 and 240.60 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.46 : 1,182.75 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.46/1,182.75 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.46x = 1,182.75 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.46x = 284,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,568.45/788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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