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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.35, 1,173.52 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.35, 1,173.52 and 234.58 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.35 : 1,173.52 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.35/1,173.52 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.35x = 1,173.52 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.35x = 275,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,284.32/782.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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