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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.73, 1,181.09 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.73, 1,181.09 and 239.77 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.73 : 1,181.09 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.73/1,181.09 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.73x = 1,181.09 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.73x = 283,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,187.60/787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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