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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.61, 1,181.46 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.61, 1,181.46 and 239.81 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.61 : 1,181.46 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.61/1,181.46 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.61x = 1,181.46 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.61x = 283,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,320.02/787.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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