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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.05, 1,172.98 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.05, 1,172.98 and 234.18 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.05 : 1,172.98 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.05/1,172.98 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.05x = 1,172.98 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.05x = 274,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,688.46/782.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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