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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.58, 1,174.04 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.58, 1,174.04 and 234.81 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.58 : 1,174.04 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.58/1,174.04 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.58x = 1,174.04 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.58x = 275,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,675.16/782.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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