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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.98, 1,183.53 and 241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.98, 1,183.53 and 241.15 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.98 : 1,183.53 = 241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.98/1,183.53 = 241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.98x = 1,183.53 × 241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.98x = 285,408.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,408.26/788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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