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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,168.58 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,168.58 and 231.24 is: 346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.04 : 1,168.58 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.04/1,168.58 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.04x = 1,168.58 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.04x = 270,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,222.44/779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.87

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