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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.04, 1,174.46 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.04, 1,174.46 and 235.08 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.04 : 1,174.46 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.04/1,174.46 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.04x = 1,174.46 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.04x = 276,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,092.06/783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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