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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.07, 1,168.78 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.07, 1,168.78 and 231.29 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.07 : 1,168.78 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.07/1,168.78 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.07x = 1,168.78 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.07x = 270,327.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,327.13/779.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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