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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.62, 1,180.10 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.62, 1,180.10 and 238.84 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.62 : 1,180.10 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.62/1,180.10 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.62x = 1,180.10 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.62x = 281,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,857.44/786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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