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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.06, 1,180.57 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.06, 1,180.57 and 239.32 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.06 : 1,180.57 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.06/1,180.57 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.06x = 1,180.57 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.06x = 282,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,534.01/787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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