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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.92, 1,179.04 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.92, 1,179.04 and 238.10 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.92 : 1,179.04 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.92/1,179.04 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.92x = 1,179.04 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.92x = 280,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,729.42/785.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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