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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.76, 1,181.82 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.76, 1,181.82 and 239.93 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.76 : 1,181.82 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.76/1,181.82 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.76x = 1,181.82 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.76x = 283,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,553.50/787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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