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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,168.40 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,168.40 and 231.12 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,168.40 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,168.40 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,168.40 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 270,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,040.61/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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