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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.75, 1,183.30 and 240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.75, 1,183.30 and 240.97 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.75 : 1,183.30 = 240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.75/1,183.30 = 240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.75x = 1,183.30 × 240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.75x = 285,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,138.60/788.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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