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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.74, 1,183.30 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.74, 1,183.30 and 241.18 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.74 : 1,183.30 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.74/1,183.30 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.74x = 1,183.30 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.74x = 285,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,388.29/788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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