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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.20, 1,171.62 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.20, 1,171.62 and 233.37 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.20 : 1,171.62 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.20/1,171.62 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.20x = 1,171.62 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.20x = 273,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,420.96/781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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