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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,181.04 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,181.04 and 239.50 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,181.04 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,181.04 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,181.04 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 282,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,859.08/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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