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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.83, 1,172.74 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.83, 1,172.74 and 234.01 is: 351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.83 : 1,172.74 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.83/1,172.74 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.83x = 1,172.74 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.83x = 274,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,432.89/781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.02

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