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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.89, 1,180.50 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.89, 1,180.50 and 239.11 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.89 : 1,180.50 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.89/1,180.50 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.89x = 1,180.50 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.89x = 282,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,269.36/786.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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