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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.59, 1,184.28 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.59, 1,184.28 and 241.83 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.59 : 1,184.28 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.59/1,184.28 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.59x = 1,184.28 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.59x = 286,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,388.51/789.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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