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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.84, 1,180.14 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.84, 1,180.14 and 238.92 is: 358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.84 : 1,180.14 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.84/1,180.14 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.84x = 1,180.14 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.84x = 281,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,959.05/786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.34

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