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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.01, 1,178.82 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.01, 1,178.82 and 238.06 is: 357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.01 : 1,178.82 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.01/1,178.82 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.01x = 1,178.82 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.01x = 280,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,629.89/786.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.03

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