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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.59, 1,175.40 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.59, 1,175.40 and 235.74 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.59 : 1,175.40 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.59/1,175.40 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.59x = 1,175.40 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.59x = 277,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,088.80/783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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