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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.36, 1,181.15 and 239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.36, 1,181.15 and 239.48 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.36 : 1,181.15 = 239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.36/1,181.15 = 239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.36x = 1,181.15 × 239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.36x = 282,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,856.49/787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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