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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.57, 1,182.91 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.57, 1,182.91 and 240.76 is: 361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.57 : 1,182.91 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.57/1,182.91 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.57x = 1,182.91 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.57x = 284,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,791.50/788.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.15

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