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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.74, 1,172.79 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.74, 1,172.79 and 233.91 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.74 : 1,172.79 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.74/1,172.79 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.74x = 1,172.79 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.74x = 274,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,327.31/781.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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