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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,175.70 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,175.70 and 235.86 is: 353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,175.70 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,175.70 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,175.70 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 277,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,300.60/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.85

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