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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.12, 1,168.68 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.12, 1,168.68 and 231.71 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.12 : 1,168.68 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.12/1,168.68 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.12x = 1,168.68 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.12x = 270,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,794.84/779.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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