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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.31, 1,184.22 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.31, 1,184.22 and 241.56 is: 362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.31 : 1,184.22 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.31/1,184.22 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.31x = 1,184.22 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.31x = 286,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,060.18/789.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.42

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