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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.41, 1,181.28 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.41, 1,181.28 and 239.64 is: 359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.41 : 1,181.28 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.41/1,181.28 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.41x = 1,181.28 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.41x = 283,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,081.94/787.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.51

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