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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.87, 1,177.13 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.87, 1,177.13 and 236.91 is: 355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.87 : 1,177.13 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.87/1,177.13 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.87x = 1,177.13 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.87x = 278,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,872.25/784.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.31

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