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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.50, 1,182.75 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.50, 1,182.75 and 240.67 is: 361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.50 : 1,182.75 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.50/1,182.75 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.50x = 1,182.75 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.50x = 284,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,652.44/788.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.01

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