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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,171.77 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,171.77 and 233.46 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,171.77 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,171.77 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,171.77 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 273,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,561.42/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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