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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.59, 1,181.09 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.59, 1,181.09 and 232.13 is: 348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.59 : 1,181.09 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.59/1,181.09 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.59x = 1,181.09 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.59x = 274,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,166.42/787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.11

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