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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.85, 1,172.79 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.85, 1,172.79 and 234.05 is: 351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.85 : 1,172.79 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.85/1,172.79 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.85x = 1,172.79 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.85x = 274,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,494.43/781.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.09

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