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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.27, 1,176.31 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.27, 1,176.31 and 236.45 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.27 : 1,176.31 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.27/1,176.31 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.27x = 1,176.31 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.27x = 278,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,140.85/784.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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