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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.72, 1,175.13 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.72, 1,175.13 and 235.74 is: 353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.72 : 1,175.13 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.72/1,175.13 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.72x = 1,175.13 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.72x = 277,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,025.15/783.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.47

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