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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.58, 1,177.04 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.58, 1,177.04 and 236.81 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.58 : 1,177.04 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.58/1,177.04 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.58x = 1,177.04 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.58x = 278,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,734.84/784.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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