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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.95, 1,179.01 and 237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.95, 1,179.01 and 237.99 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.95 : 1,179.01 = 237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.95/1,179.01 = 237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.95x = 1,179.01 × 237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.95x = 280,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,589.34/785.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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