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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.99, 1,176 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.99, 1,176 and 236.11 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.99 : 1,176 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.99/1,176 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.99x = 1,176 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.99x = 277,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,665.36/783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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