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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.19, 1,178.04 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.19, 1,178.04 and 237.43 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.19 : 1,178.04 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.19/1,178.04 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.19x = 1,178.04 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.19x = 279,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,704.40/785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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