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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.70, 1,174.22 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.70, 1,174.22 and 234.92 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.70 : 1,174.22 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.70/1,174.22 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.70x = 1,174.22 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.70x = 275,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,847.76/782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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