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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787, 1,180.59 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787, 1,180.59 and 239.26 is: 358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787 : 1,180.59 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787/1,180.59 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787x = 1,180.59 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787x = 282,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,467.96/787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.92

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