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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.51, 1,181.31 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.51, 1,181.31 and 239.71 is: 359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.51 : 1,181.31 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.51/1,181.31 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.51x = 1,181.31 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.51x = 283,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,171.82/787.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.58

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