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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.38, 1,184.04 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.38, 1,184.04 and 241.48 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.38 : 1,184.04 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.38/1,184.04 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.38x = 1,184.04 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.38x = 285,919.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,919.02/789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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