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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.31, 1,184.15 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.31, 1,184.15 and 241.49 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.31 : 1,184.15 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.31/1,184.15 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.31x = 1,184.15 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.31x = 285,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,960.38/789.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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