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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.39, 1,180.75 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.39, 1,180.75 and 239.46 is: 359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.39 : 1,180.75 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.39/1,180.75 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.39x = 1,180.75 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.39x = 282,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,742.40/787.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.09

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