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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.98, 1,173.03 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.98, 1,173.03 and 234.15 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.98 : 1,173.03 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.98/1,173.03 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.98x = 1,173.03 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.98x = 274,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,664.97/781.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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