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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.76, 1,176.92 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.76, 1,176.92 and 236.96 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.76 : 1,176.92 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.76/1,176.92 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.76x = 1,176.92 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.76x = 278,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,875.89/784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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