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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.74, 1,172.82 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.74, 1,172.82 and 233.92 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.74 : 1,172.82 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.74/1,172.82 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.74x = 1,172.82 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.74x = 274,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,346.05/781.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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