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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.82, 1,172.71 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.82, 1,172.71 and 233.99 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.82 : 1,172.71 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.82/1,172.71 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.82x = 1,172.71 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.82x = 274,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,395.38/781.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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