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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.92, 1,177.38 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.92, 1,177.38 and 237.12 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.92 : 1,177.38 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.92/1,177.38 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.92x = 1,177.38 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.92x = 279,180.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,180.35/784.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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