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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.53, 1,181.46 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.53, 1,181.46 and 239.76 is: 359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.53 : 1,181.46 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.53/1,181.46 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.53x = 1,181.46 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.53x = 283,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,260.94/787.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.68

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