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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.40, 1,176.79 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.40, 1,176.79 and 236.55 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.40 : 1,176.79 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.40/1,176.79 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.40x = 1,176.79 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.40x = 278,369.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,369.31/784.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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