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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.24, 1,177.88 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.24, 1,177.88 and 237.36 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.24 : 1,177.88 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.24/1,177.88 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.24x = 1,177.88 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.24x = 279,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,580.41/785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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