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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.82, 1,181.72 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.82, 1,181.72 and 239.99 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.82 : 1,181.72 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.82/1,181.72 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.82x = 1,181.72 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.82x = 283,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,593.87/787.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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