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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.37, 1,181.06 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.37, 1,181.06 and 239.56 is: 359.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.37 : 1,181.06 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.37/1,181.06 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.37x = 1,181.06 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.37x = 282,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,934.73/787.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.34

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