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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.84, 1,175.40 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.84, 1,175.40 and 235.90 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.84 : 1,175.40 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.84/1,175.40 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.84x = 1,175.40 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.84x = 277,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,276.86/783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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