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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.66, 1,183.03 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.66, 1,183.03 and 240.88 is: 361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.66 : 1,183.03 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.66/1,183.03 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.66x = 1,183.03 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.66x = 284,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,968.27/788.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.33

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