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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.56, 1,177.02 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.56, 1,177.02 and 236.72 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.56 : 1,177.02 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.56/1,177.02 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.56x = 1,177.02 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.56x = 278,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,624.17/784.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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