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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.74, 1,180.29 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.74, 1,180.29 and 239.18 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.74 : 1,180.29 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.74/1,180.29 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.74x = 1,180.29 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.74x = 282,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,301.76/786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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