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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.71, 1,177.22 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.71, 1,177.22 and 236.94 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.71 : 1,177.22 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.71/1,177.22 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.71x = 1,177.22 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.71x = 278,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,930.51/784.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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