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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.20, 1,176.36 and 236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.20, 1,176.36 and 236.41 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.20 : 1,176.36 = 236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.20/1,176.36 = 236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.20x = 1,176.36 × 236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.20x = 278,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,099.44/784.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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