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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.95, 1,168.53 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.95, 1,168.53 and 231.06 is: 346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.95 : 1,168.53 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.95/1,168.53 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.95x = 1,168.53 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.95x = 270,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,000.54/778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.62

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