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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.16, 1,183.53 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.16, 1,183.53 and 241.28 is: 361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.16 : 1,183.53 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.16/1,183.53 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.16x = 1,183.53 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.16x = 285,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,562.12/789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.86

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