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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.48, 1,172.37 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.48, 1,172.37 and 233.62 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.48 : 1,172.37 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.48/1,172.37 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.48x = 1,172.37 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.48x = 273,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,887.02/781.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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