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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.89, 1,177.34 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.89, 1,177.34 and 237.08 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.89 : 1,177.34 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.89/1,177.34 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.89x = 1,177.34 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.89x = 279,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,116.70/784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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