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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.19, 1,176.01 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.19, 1,176.01 and 236.23 is: 354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.19 : 1,176.01 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.19/1,176.01 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.19x = 1,176.01 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.19x = 277,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,808.84/784.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.26

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