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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.01, 1,176.12 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.01, 1,176.12 and 236.12 is: 354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.01 : 1,176.12 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.01/1,176.12 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.01x = 1,176.12 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.01x = 277,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,699.57/784.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.21

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