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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.96, 1,172.91 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.96, 1,172.91 and 234.52 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.96 : 1,172.91 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.96/1,172.91 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.96x = 1,172.91 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.96x = 275,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,070.85/781.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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