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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.80, 1,181.49 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.80, 1,181.49 and 239.97 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.80 : 1,181.49 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.80/1,181.49 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.80x = 1,181.49 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.80x = 283,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,522.16/787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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