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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,172.83 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,172.83 and 234.08 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,172.83 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,172.83 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,172.83 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 274,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,530.18/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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