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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.82, 1,174.36 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.82, 1,174.36 and 235.02 is: 352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.82 : 1,174.36 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.82/1,174.36 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.82x = 1,174.36 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.82x = 275,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,998.09/782.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.57

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