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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.66, 1,172.28 and 233.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.66, 1,172.28 and 233.71 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.66 : 1,172.28 = 233.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.66/1,172.28 = 233.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.66x = 1,172.28 × 233.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.66x = 273,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,973.56/781.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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