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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.23, 1,168.86 and 231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.23, 1,168.86 and 231.43 is: 347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.23 : 1,168.86 = 231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.23/1,168.86 = 231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.23x = 1,168.86 × 231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.23x = 270,509.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,509.27/779.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.15

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