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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.62, 1,184.32 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.62, 1,184.32 and 241.65 is: 362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.62 : 1,184.32 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.62/1,184.32 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.62x = 1,184.32 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.62x = 286,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,191.23/789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.44

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