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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.65, 1,179.56 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.65, 1,179.56 and 238.51 is: 357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.65 : 1,179.56 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.65/1,179.56 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.65x = 1,179.56 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.65x = 281,338.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,338.93/786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.64

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