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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.84, 1,181.74 and 240.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.84, 1,181.74 and 240.00 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.84 : 1,181.74 = 240.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.84/1,181.74 = 240.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.84x = 1,181.74 × 240.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.84x = 283,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,611.69/787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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