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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.68, 1,172.32 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.68, 1,172.32 and 233.72 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.68 : 1,172.32 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.68/1,172.32 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.68x = 1,172.32 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.68x = 273,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,988.18/781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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