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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.25, 1,171.87 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.25, 1,171.87 and 233.42 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.25 : 1,171.87 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.25/1,171.87 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.25x = 1,171.87 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.25x = 273,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,531.45/781.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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