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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.01, 1,177.34 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.01, 1,177.34 and 237.14 is: 355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.01 : 1,177.34 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.01/1,177.34 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.01x = 1,177.34 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.01x = 279,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,187.34/785.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.65

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