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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.49, 1,180.04 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.49, 1,180.04 and 238.73 is: 358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.49 : 1,180.04 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.49/1,180.04 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.49x = 1,180.04 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.49x = 281,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,703.86/786.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.18

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