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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.74, 1,180.13 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.74, 1,180.13 and 238.95 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.74 : 1,180.13 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.74/1,180.13 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.74x = 1,180.13 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.74x = 281,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,990.87/786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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