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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.47, 1,180.76 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.47, 1,180.76 and 239.49 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.47 : 1,180.76 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.47/1,180.76 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.47x = 1,180.76 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.47x = 282,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,779.01/787.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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