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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.58, 1,173.58 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.58, 1,173.58 and 234.57 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.58 : 1,173.58 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.58/1,173.58 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.58x = 1,173.58 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.58x = 275,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,286.66/782.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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