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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.23, 1,174.83 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.23, 1,174.83 and 235.39 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.23 : 1,174.83 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.23/1,174.83 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.23x = 1,174.83 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.23x = 276,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,537.95/783.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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