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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.34, 1,176.68 and 229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.34, 1,176.68 and 229.06 is: 343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.34 : 1,176.68 = 229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.34/1,176.68 = 229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.34x = 1,176.68 × 229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.34x = 269,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,530.32/784.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.64

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