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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.84, 1,172.40 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.84, 1,172.40 and 233.90 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.84 : 1,172.40 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.84/1,172.40 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.84x = 1,172.40 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.84x = 274,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,224.36/781.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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