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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,183.05 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,183.05 and 240.75 is: 361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,183.05 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,183.05 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,183.05 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 284,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,819.29/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.18

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