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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.18, 1,179.14 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.18, 1,179.14 and 238.49 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.18 : 1,179.14 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.18/1,179.14 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.18x = 1,179.14 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.18x = 281,206.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,206.01/786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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