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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.14, 1,176.41 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.14, 1,176.41 and 236.37 is: 354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.14 : 1,176.41 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.14/1,176.41 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.14x = 1,176.41 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.14x = 278,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,068.03/784.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.62

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