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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.54, 1,184.23 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.54, 1,184.23 and 241.73 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.54 : 1,184.23 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.54/1,184.23 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.54x = 1,184.23 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.54x = 286,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,258.30/789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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