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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.80, 1,175.42 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.80, 1,175.42 and 235.84 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.80 : 1,175.42 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.80/1,175.42 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.80x = 1,175.42 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.80x = 277,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,211.05/783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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