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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.64, 1,182.90 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.64, 1,182.90 and 240.82 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.64 : 1,182.90 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.64/1,182.90 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.64x = 1,182.90 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.64x = 284,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,870.58/788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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