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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.90, 1,183.41 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.90, 1,183.41 and 241.09 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.90 : 1,183.41 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.90/1,183.41 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.90x = 1,183.41 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.90x = 285,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,305.36/788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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