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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.91, 1,174.02 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.91, 1,174.02 and 234.99 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.91 : 1,174.02 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.91/1,174.02 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.91x = 1,174.02 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.91x = 275,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,877.09/782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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