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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.09, 1,177.61 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.09, 1,177.61 and 237.27 is: 355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.09 : 1,177.61 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.09/1,177.61 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.09x = 1,177.61 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.09x = 279,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,410.34/785.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.90

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