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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.20, 1,168.77 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.20, 1,168.77 and 231.38 is: 347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.20 : 1,168.77 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.20/1,168.77 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.20x = 1,168.77 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.20x = 270,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,432.92/779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.07

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