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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.85, 1,175.42 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.85, 1,175.42 and 235.92 is: 353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.85 : 1,175.42 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.85/1,175.42 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.85x = 1,175.42 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.85x = 277,305.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,305.09/783.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.77

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