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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.38, 1,180.72 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.38, 1,180.72 and 239.43 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.38 : 1,180.72 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.38/1,180.72 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.38x = 1,180.72 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.38x = 282,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,699.54/787.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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