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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.45, 1,184.17 and 241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.45, 1,184.17 and 241.63 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.45 : 1,184.17 = 241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.45/1,184.17 = 241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.45x = 1,184.17 × 241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.45x = 286,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,134.55/789.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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