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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.50, 1,181.43 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.50, 1,181.43 and 239.65 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.50 : 1,181.43 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.50/1,181.43 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.50x = 1,181.43 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.50x = 283,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,126.75/787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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