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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.08, 1,178.84 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.08, 1,178.84 and 238.08 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.08 : 1,178.84 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.08/1,178.84 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.08x = 1,178.84 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.08x = 280,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,657.04/786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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