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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.72, 1,176.63 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.72, 1,176.63 and 236.74 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.72 : 1,176.63 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.72/1,176.63 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.72x = 1,176.63 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.72x = 278,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,555.39/784.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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