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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.99, 1,180.53 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.99, 1,180.53 and 239.22 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.99 : 1,180.53 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.99/1,180.53 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.99x = 1,180.53 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.99x = 282,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,406.39/786.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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