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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.46, 1,184.12 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.46, 1,184.12 and 241.64 is: 362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.46 : 1,184.12 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.46/1,184.12 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.46x = 1,184.12 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.46x = 286,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,130.76/789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.44

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