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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.55, 1,182.83 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.55, 1,182.83 and 240.74 is: 361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.55 : 1,182.83 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.55/1,182.83 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.55x = 1,182.83 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.55x = 284,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,751.81/788.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.11

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