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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.44, 1,181.21 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.44, 1,181.21 and 239.66 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.44 : 1,181.21 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.44/1,181.21 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.44x = 1,181.21 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.44x = 283,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,087.59/787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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