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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.26, 1,176.40 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.26, 1,176.40 and 236.40 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.26 : 1,176.40 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.26/1,176.40 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.26x = 1,176.40 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.26x = 278,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,100.96/784.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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