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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.49, 1,180.83 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.49, 1,180.83 and 239.61 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.49 : 1,180.83 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.49/1,180.83 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.49x = 1,180.83 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.49x = 282,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,938.68/787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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