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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.39, 1,176.63 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.39, 1,176.63 and 236.56 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.39 : 1,176.63 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.39/1,176.63 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.39x = 1,176.63 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.39x = 278,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,343.59/784.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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