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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.79, 1,175.43 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.79, 1,175.43 and 235.99 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.79 : 1,175.43 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.79/1,175.43 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.79x = 1,175.43 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.79x = 277,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,389.73/783.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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