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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.32, 1,173.56 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.32, 1,173.56 and 234.52 is: 351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.32 : 1,173.56 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.32/1,173.56 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.32x = 1,173.56 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.32x = 275,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,223.29/782.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.80

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