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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.65, 1,177.20 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.65, 1,177.20 and 236.82 is: 355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.65 : 1,177.20 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.65/1,177.20 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.65x = 1,177.20 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.65x = 278,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,784.50/784.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.30

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