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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.71, 1,175.59 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.71, 1,175.59 and 235.90 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.71 : 1,175.59 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.71/1,175.59 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.71x = 1,175.59 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.71x = 277,321.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,321.13/783.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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