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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.68, 1,184.15 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.68, 1,184.15 and 241.72 is: 362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.68 : 1,184.15 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.68/1,184.15 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.68x = 1,184.15 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.68x = 286,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,230.38/789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.46

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