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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.35, 1,181.22 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.35, 1,181.22 and 239.55 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.35 : 1,181.22 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.35/1,181.22 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.35x = 1,181.22 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.35x = 282,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,961.25/787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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