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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.51, 1,174.98 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.51, 1,174.98 and 235.71 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.51 : 1,174.98 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.51/1,174.98 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.51x = 1,174.98 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.51x = 276,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,954.54/783.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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