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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.99, 1,173.14 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.99, 1,173.14 and 234.16 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.99 : 1,173.14 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.99/1,173.14 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.99x = 1,173.14 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.99x = 274,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,702.46/781.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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