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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.48, 1,176.78 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.48, 1,176.78 and 236.64 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.48 : 1,176.78 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.48/1,176.78 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.48x = 1,176.78 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.48x = 278,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,473.22/784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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