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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.24, 1,173.41 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.24, 1,173.41 and 234.37 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.24 : 1,173.41 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.24/1,173.41 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.24x = 1,173.41 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.24x = 275,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,005.06/782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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