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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.75, 1,181.85 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.75, 1,181.85 and 239.97 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.75 : 1,181.85 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.75/1,181.85 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.75x = 1,181.85 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.75x = 283,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,607.34/787.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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