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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.92, 1,180.52 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.92, 1,180.52 and 239.12 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.92 : 1,180.52 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.92/1,180.52 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.92x = 1,180.52 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.92x = 282,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,285.94/786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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