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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.00, 1,171.51 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.00, 1,171.51 and 233.19 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.00 : 1,171.51 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.00/1,171.51 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.00x = 1,171.51 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.00x = 273,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,186.79/781.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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