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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.40, 1,174.72 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.40, 1,174.72 and 235.48 is: 353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.40 : 1,174.72 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.40/1,174.72 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.40x = 1,174.72 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.40x = 276,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,623.07/783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.11

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