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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.22, 1,177.85 and 237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.22, 1,177.85 and 237.37 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.22 : 1,177.85 = 237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.22/1,177.85 = 237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.22x = 1,177.85 × 237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.22x = 279,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,582.12/785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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