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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.42, 1,184.27 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.42, 1,184.27 and 241.55 is: 362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.42 : 1,184.27 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.42/1,184.27 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.42x = 1,184.27 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.42x = 286,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,053.29/789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.36

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