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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.15, 1,180.73 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.15, 1,180.73 and 239.34 is: 359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.15 : 1,180.73 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.15/1,180.73 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.15x = 1,180.73 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.15x = 282,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,595.92/787.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.01

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