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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.88, 1,178.91 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.88, 1,178.91 and 237.98 is: 357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.88 : 1,178.91 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.88/1,178.91 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.88x = 1,178.91 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.88x = 280,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,559.95/785.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.00

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