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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.18, 1,173.26 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.18, 1,173.26 and 234.74 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.18 : 1,173.26 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.18/1,173.26 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.18x = 1,173.26 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.18x = 275,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,412.81/782.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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