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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.33, 1,173.42 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.33, 1,173.42 and 234.50 is: 351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.33 : 1,173.42 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.33/1,173.42 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.33x = 1,173.42 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.33x = 275,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,161.12/782.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.72

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