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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,174.19 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,174.19 and 234.84 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,174.19 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,174.19 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,174.19 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 275,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,746.78/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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