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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.10, 1,175.79 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.10, 1,175.79 and 236.18 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.10 : 1,175.79 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.10/1,175.79 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.10x = 1,175.79 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.10x = 277,701.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,701.91/784.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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