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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.80, 1,172.85 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.80, 1,172.85 and 233.97 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.80 : 1,172.85 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.80/1,172.85 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.80x = 1,172.85 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.80x = 274,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,411.71/781.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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