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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.37, 1,184.23 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.37, 1,184.23 and 241.60 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.37 : 1,184.23 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.37/1,184.23 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.37x = 1,184.23 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.37x = 286,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,109.97/789.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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