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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.54, 1,176.45 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.54, 1,176.45 and 236.61 is: 354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.54 : 1,176.45 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.54/1,176.45 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.54x = 1,176.45 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.54x = 278,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,359.83/784.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.81

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