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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.86, 1,172.73 and 234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.86, 1,172.73 and 234.17 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.86 : 1,172.73 = 234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.86/1,172.73 = 234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.86x = 1,172.73 × 234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.86x = 274,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,616.28/781.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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