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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.19, 1,177.53 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.19, 1,177.53 and 237.18 is: 355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.19 : 1,177.53 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.19/1,177.53 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.19x = 1,177.53 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.19x = 279,286.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,286.57/785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.69

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