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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.80, 1,173.92 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.80, 1,173.92 and 234.84 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.80 : 1,173.92 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.80/1,173.92 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.80x = 1,173.92 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.80x = 275,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,683.37/782.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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