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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.30, 1,181.03 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.30, 1,181.03 and 239.54 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.30 : 1,181.03 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.30/1,181.03 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.30x = 1,181.03 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.30x = 282,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,896.82/787.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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