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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.81, 1,183.27 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.81, 1,183.27 and 241.03 is: 361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.81 : 1,183.27 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.81/1,183.27 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.81x = 1,183.27 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.81x = 285,200.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,200.01/788.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.56

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