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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.89, 1,183.52 and 241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.89, 1,183.52 and 241.15 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.89 : 1,183.52 = 241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.89/1,183.52 = 241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.89x = 1,183.52 × 241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.89x = 285,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,405.85/788.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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