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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.92, 1,180.67 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.92, 1,180.67 and 239.13 is: 358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.92 : 1,180.67 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.92/1,180.67 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.92x = 1,180.67 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.92x = 282,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,332.42/786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.78

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