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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.51, 1,171.98 and 233.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.51, 1,171.98 and 233.71 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.51 : 1,171.98 = 233.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.51/1,171.98 = 233.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.51x = 1,171.98 × 233.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.51x = 273,903.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,903.45/781.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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