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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.68, 1,182.75 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.68, 1,182.75 and 240.87 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.68 : 1,182.75 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.68/1,182.75 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.68x = 1,182.75 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.68x = 284,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,888.99/788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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