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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.08, 1,180.34 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.08, 1,180.34 and 239.08 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.08 : 1,180.34 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.08/1,180.34 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.08x = 1,180.34 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.08x = 282,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,194.49/787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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