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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,180.65 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,180.65 and 239.21 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,180.65 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,180.65 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,180.65 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 282,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,417.38/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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