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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.77, 1,167.80 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.77, 1,167.80 and 230.76 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.77 : 1,167.80 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.77/1,167.80 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.77x = 1,167.80 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.77x = 269,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,481.53/778.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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