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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.96, 1,183.66 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.96, 1,183.66 and 241.20 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.96 : 1,183.66 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.96/1,183.66 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.96x = 1,183.66 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.96x = 285,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,498.79/788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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