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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.03, 1,180.54 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.03, 1,180.54 and 239.21 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.03 : 1,180.54 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.03/1,180.54 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.03x = 1,180.54 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.03x = 282,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,397.57/787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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