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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.27, 1,181.08 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.27, 1,181.08 and 239.53 is: 359.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.27 : 1,181.08 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.27/1,181.08 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.27x = 1,181.08 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.27x = 282,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,897.59/787.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.34

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