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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,182.43 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,182.43 and 240.57 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.52 : 1,182.43 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.52/1,182.43 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.52x = 1,182.43 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.52x = 284,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,457.19/788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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