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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.32, 1,173.13 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.32, 1,173.13 and 234.40 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.32 : 1,173.13 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.32/1,173.13 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.32x = 1,173.13 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.32x = 274,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,978.15/782.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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