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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.22, 1,180.37 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.22, 1,180.37 and 239.24 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.22 : 1,180.37 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.22/1,180.37 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.22x = 1,180.37 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.22x = 282,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,391.72/787.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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