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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.59, 1,175.56 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.59, 1,175.56 and 235.78 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.59 : 1,175.56 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.59/1,175.56 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.59x = 1,175.56 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.59x = 277,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,166.48/783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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