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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.80, 1,175.83 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.80, 1,175.83 and 236.01 is: 354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.80 : 1,175.83 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.80/1,175.83 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.80x = 1,175.83 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.80x = 277,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,507.64/783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.05

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