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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.55, 1,184.24 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.55, 1,184.24 and 242.11 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.55 : 1,184.24 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.55/1,184.24 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.55x = 1,184.24 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.55x = 286,718.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,718.10/789.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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