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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.36, 1,179.85 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.36, 1,179.85 and 238.60 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.36 : 1,179.85 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.36/1,179.85 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.36x = 1,179.85 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.36x = 281,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,508.66/786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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