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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.73, 1,181.79 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.73, 1,181.79 and 239.88 is: 359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.73 : 1,181.79 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.73/1,181.79 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.73x = 1,181.79 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.73x = 283,487.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,487.79/787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.88

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