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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.57, 1,172.36 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.57, 1,172.36 and 233.75 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.57 : 1,172.36 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.57/1,172.36 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.57x = 1,172.36 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.57x = 274,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,041.35/781.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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