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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.03, 1,183.23 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.03, 1,183.23 and 241.11 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.03 : 1,183.23 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.03/1,183.23 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.03x = 1,183.23 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.03x = 285,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,288.59/789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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