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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.55, 1,172.27 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.55, 1,172.27 and 233.72 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.55 : 1,172.27 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.55/1,172.27 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.55x = 1,172.27 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.55x = 273,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,982.06/781.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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