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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.11, 1,174.71 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.11, 1,174.71 and 235.28 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.11 : 1,174.71 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.11/1,174.71 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.11x = 1,174.71 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.11x = 276,385.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,385.77/783.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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