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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,181.09 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,181.09 and 239.47 is: 359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,181.09 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,181.09 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,181.09 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 282,835.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,835.27/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.27

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