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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.87, 1,175.81 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.87, 1,175.81 and 236.05 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.87 : 1,175.81 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.87/1,175.81 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.87x = 1,175.81 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.87x = 277,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,549.95/783.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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