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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.74, 1,180.32 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.74, 1,180.32 and 238.94 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.74 : 1,180.32 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.74/1,180.32 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.74x = 1,180.32 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.74x = 282,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,019.76/786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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