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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.54, 1,175.58 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.54, 1,175.58 and 235.85 is: 353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.54 : 1,175.58 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.54/1,175.58 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.54x = 1,175.58 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.54x = 277,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,254.67/783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.85

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