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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.54, 1,182.81 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.54, 1,182.81 and 240.81 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.54 : 1,182.81 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.54/1,182.81 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.54x = 1,182.81 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.54x = 284,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,832.48/788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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