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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.81, 1,183.17 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.81, 1,183.17 and 240.95 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.81 : 1,183.17 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.81/1,183.17 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.81x = 1,183.17 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.81x = 285,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,078.90/788.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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