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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.72, 1,184.63 and 242.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.72, 1,184.63 and 242.00 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.72 : 1,184.63 = 242.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.72/1,184.63 = 242.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.72x = 1,184.63 × 242.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.72x = 286,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,675.14/789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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