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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.08, 1,179.30 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.08, 1,179.30 and 238.24 is: 357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.08 : 1,179.30 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.08/1,179.30 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.08x = 1,179.30 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.08x = 280,956.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,956.43/786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.41

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