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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.20, 1,174.39 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.20, 1,174.39 and 235.24 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.20 : 1,174.39 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.20/1,174.39 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.20x = 1,174.39 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.20x = 276,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,259.98/783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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