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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.28, 1,183.91 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.28, 1,183.91 and 241.46 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.28 : 1,183.91 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.28/1,183.91 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.28x = 1,183.91 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.28x = 285,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,859.78/789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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