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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.40, 1,178.18 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.40, 1,178.18 and 237.72 is: 356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.40 : 1,178.18 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.40/1,178.18 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.40x = 1,178.18 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.40x = 280,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,076.95/785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.60

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