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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.39, 1,177.81 and 229.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.39, 1,177.81 and 229.95 is: 344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.39 : 1,177.81 = 229.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.39/1,177.81 = 229.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.39x = 1,177.81 × 229.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.39x = 270,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,835.92/785.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.84

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