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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.90, 1,183.36 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.90, 1,183.36 and 241.08 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.90 : 1,183.36 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.90/1,183.36 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.90x = 1,183.36 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.90x = 285,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,284.43/788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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