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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,173.31 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,173.31 and 234.27 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,173.31 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,173.31 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,173.31 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 274,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,868.11/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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