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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.79, 1,183.37 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.79, 1,183.37 and 240.99 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.79 : 1,183.37 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.79/1,183.37 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.79x = 1,183.37 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.79x = 285,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,180.34/788.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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