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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.66, 1,181.53 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.66, 1,181.53 and 239.88 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.66 : 1,181.53 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.66/1,181.53 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.66x = 1,181.53 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.66x = 283,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,426.02/787.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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