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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.39, 1,175.21 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.39, 1,175.21 and 235.51 is: 353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.39 : 1,175.21 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.39/1,175.21 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.39x = 1,175.21 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.39x = 276,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,773.71/783.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.30

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