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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.99, 1,180.79 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.99, 1,180.79 and 239.23 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.99 : 1,180.79 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.99/1,180.79 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.99x = 1,180.79 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.99x = 282,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,480.39/786.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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