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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.68, 1,174.14 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.68, 1,174.14 and 234.79 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.68 : 1,174.14 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.68/1,174.14 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.68x = 1,174.14 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.68x = 275,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,676.33/782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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