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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.26, 1,180.90 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.26, 1,180.90 and 239.58 is: 359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.26 : 1,180.90 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.26/1,180.90 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.26x = 1,180.90 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.26x = 282,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,914.12/787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.37

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