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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.57, 1,181.61 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.57, 1,181.61 and 239.81 is: 359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.57 : 1,181.61 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.57/1,181.61 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.57x = 1,181.61 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.57x = 283,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,361.89/787.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.79

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