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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.06, 1,168.73 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.06, 1,168.73 and 231.28 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.06 : 1,168.73 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.06/1,168.73 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.06x = 1,168.73 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.06x = 270,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,303.87/779.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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