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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.51, 1,173.74 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.51, 1,173.74 and 234.71 is: 352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.51 : 1,173.74 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.51/1,173.74 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.51x = 1,173.74 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.51x = 275,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,481.47/782.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.05

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