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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.23, 1,168.85 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.23, 1,168.85 and 231.42 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.23 : 1,168.85 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.23/1,168.85 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.23x = 1,168.85 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.23x = 270,495.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,495.27/779.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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