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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.09, 1,179.13 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.09, 1,179.13 and 238.32 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.09 : 1,179.13 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.09/1,179.13 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.09x = 1,179.13 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.09x = 281,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,012.61/786.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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