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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.79, 1,177.18 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.79, 1,177.18 and 236.94 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.79 : 1,177.18 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.79/1,177.18 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.79x = 1,177.18 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.79x = 278,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,913.96/784.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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