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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.62, 1,173.86 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.62, 1,173.86 and 234.92 is: 352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.62 : 1,173.86 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.62/1,173.86 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.62x = 1,173.86 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.62x = 275,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,764.95/782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.36

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