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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.87, 1,183.36 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.87, 1,183.36 and 241.44 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.87 : 1,183.36 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.87/1,183.36 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.87x = 1,183.36 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.87x = 285,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,710.44/788.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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