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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.71, 1,181.70 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.71, 1,181.70 and 239.77 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.71 : 1,181.70 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.71/1,181.70 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.71x = 1,181.70 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.71x = 283,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,330.14/787.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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