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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.06, 1,177.72 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.06, 1,177.72 and 237.22 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.06 : 1,177.72 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.06/1,177.72 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.06x = 1,177.72 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.06x = 279,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,378.74/785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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