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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.58, 1,172.30 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.58, 1,172.30 and 233.75 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.58 : 1,172.30 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.58/1,172.30 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.58x = 1,172.30 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.58x = 274,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,018.09/781.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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