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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.51, 1,184.07 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.51, 1,184.07 and 241.65 is: 362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.51 : 1,184.07 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.51/1,184.07 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.51x = 1,184.07 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.51x = 286,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,130.52/789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.42

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