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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.52, 1,176.81 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.52, 1,176.81 and 236.71 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.52 : 1,176.81 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.52/1,176.81 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.52x = 1,176.81 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.52x = 278,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,562.70/784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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