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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.43, 1,181.15 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.43, 1,181.15 and 239.62 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.43 : 1,181.15 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.43/1,181.15 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.43x = 1,181.15 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.43x = 283,027.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,027.16/787.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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