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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.29, 1,176.57 and 236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.29, 1,176.57 and 236.41 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.29 : 1,176.57 = 236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.29/1,176.57 = 236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.29x = 1,176.57 × 236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.29x = 278,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,152.91/784.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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