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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.78, 1,181.79 and 239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.78, 1,181.79 and 239.91 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.78 : 1,181.79 = 239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.78/1,181.79 = 239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.78x = 1,181.79 × 239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.78x = 283,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,525.45/787.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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