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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.86, 1,172.51 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.86, 1,172.51 and 233.86 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.86 : 1,172.51 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.86/1,172.51 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.86x = 1,172.51 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.86x = 274,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,199.09/781.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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