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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.25, 1,176.33 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.25, 1,176.33 and 236.42 is: 354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.25 : 1,176.33 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.25/1,176.33 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.25x = 1,176.33 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.25x = 278,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,107.94/784.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.62

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