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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.18, 1,174.74 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.18, 1,174.74 and 235.40 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.18 : 1,174.74 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.18/1,174.74 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.18x = 1,174.74 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.18x = 276,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,533.80/783.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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