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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.07, 1,171.45 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.07, 1,171.45 and 233.13 is: 349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.07 : 1,171.45 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.07/1,171.45 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.07x = 1,171.45 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.07x = 273,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,097.91/781.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.65

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