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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.47, 1,179.33 and 238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.47, 1,179.33 and 238.53 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.47 : 1,179.33 = 238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.47/1,179.33 = 238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.47x = 1,179.33 × 238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.47x = 281,309.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,309.11/786.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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