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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.87, 1,175.80 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.87, 1,175.80 and 236 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.87 : 1,175.80 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.87/1,175.80 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.87x = 1,175.80 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.87x = 277,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,488.80/783.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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