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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.61, 1,177.02 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.61, 1,177.02 and 236.83 is: 355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.61 : 1,177.02 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.61/1,177.02 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.61x = 1,177.02 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.61x = 278,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,755.12/784.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.28

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