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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.51, 1,176.88 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.51, 1,176.88 and 236.63 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.51 : 1,176.88 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.51/1,176.88 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.51x = 1,176.88 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.51x = 278,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,483.93/784.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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