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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.55, 1,175.46 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.55, 1,175.46 and 235.67 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.55 : 1,175.46 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.55/1,175.46 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.55x = 1,175.46 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.55x = 277,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,020.66/783.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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