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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.21, 1,173.47 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.21, 1,173.47 and 234.42 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.21 : 1,173.47 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.21/1,173.47 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.21x = 1,173.47 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.21x = 275,083.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,083.67/782.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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