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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.36, 1,177.76 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.36, 1,177.76 and 237.36 is: 355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.36 : 1,177.76 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.36/1,177.76 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.36x = 1,177.76 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.36x = 279,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,553.11/785.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.96

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