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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.63, 1,175.16 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.63, 1,175.16 and 235.65 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.63 : 1,175.16 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.63/1,175.16 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.63x = 1,175.16 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.63x = 276,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,926.45/783.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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