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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.79, 1,177.13 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.79, 1,177.13 and 237.02 is: 355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.79 : 1,177.13 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.79/1,177.13 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.79x = 1,177.13 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.79x = 278,996.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,996.28/784.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.51

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