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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.47, 1,182.71 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.47, 1,182.71 and 240.66 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.47 : 1,182.71 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.47/1,182.71 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.47x = 1,182.71 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.47x = 284,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,623.87/788.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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