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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.42, 1,183.77 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.42, 1,183.77 and 241.48 is: 362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.42 : 1,183.77 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.42/1,183.77 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.42x = 1,183.77 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.42x = 285,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,856.78/789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.11

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