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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,177.46 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,177.46 and 237.08 is: 355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,177.46 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,177.46 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,177.46 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 279,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,152.22/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.59

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