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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.84, 1,174.44 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.84, 1,174.44 and 235.06 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.84 : 1,174.44 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.84/1,174.44 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.84x = 1,174.44 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.84x = 276,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,063.87/782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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