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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.45, 1,184.40 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.45, 1,184.40 and 241.71 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.45 : 1,184.40 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.45/1,184.40 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.45x = 1,184.40 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.45x = 286,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,281.32/789.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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