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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.15, 1,183.87 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.15, 1,183.87 and 241.38 is: 362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.15 : 1,183.87 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.15/1,183.87 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.15x = 1,183.87 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.15x = 285,762.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,762.54/789.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.11

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