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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.20, 1,183.78 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.20, 1,183.78 and 241.37 is: 362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.20 : 1,183.78 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.20/1,183.78 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.20x = 1,183.78 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.20x = 285,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,728.98/789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.05

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