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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.31, 1,181.02 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.31, 1,181.02 and 239.54 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.31 : 1,181.02 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.31/1,181.02 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.31x = 1,181.02 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.31x = 282,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,895.03/787.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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