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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.79, 1,184.81 and 241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.79, 1,184.81 and 241.85 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.79 : 1,184.81 = 241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.79/1,184.81 = 241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.79x = 1,184.81 × 241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.79x = 286,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,540.98/789.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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