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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,180.88 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,180.88 and 239.63 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,180.88 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,180.88 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,180.88 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 282,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,974.27/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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