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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.62, 1,181.44 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.62, 1,181.44 and 239.80 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.62 : 1,181.44 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.62/1,181.44 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.62x = 1,181.44 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.62x = 283,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,309.31/787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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