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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.26, 1,173.06 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.26, 1,173.06 and 234.52 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.26 : 1,173.06 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.26/1,173.06 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.26x = 1,173.06 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.26x = 275,106.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,106.03/782.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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