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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,184.22 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,184.22 and 241.68 is: 362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,184.22 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,184.22 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,184.22 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 286,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,206.73/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.47

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