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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.28, 1,184.10 and 241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.28, 1,184.10 and 241.51 is: 362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.28 : 1,184.10 = 241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.28/1,184.10 = 241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.28x = 1,184.10 × 241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.28x = 285,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,971.99/789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.32

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