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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.97, 1,173.13 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.97, 1,173.13 and 234.20 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.97 : 1,173.13 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.97/1,173.13 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.97x = 1,173.13 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.97x = 274,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,749.39/781.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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