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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.19, 1,179.54 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.19, 1,179.54 and 238.43 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.19 : 1,179.54 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.19/1,179.54 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.19x = 1,179.54 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.19x = 281,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,237.72/786.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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