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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.44, 1,181.20 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.44, 1,181.20 and 239.70 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.44 : 1,181.20 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.44/1,181.20 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.44x = 1,181.20 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.44x = 283,133.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,133.64/787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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