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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.24, 1,168.83 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.24, 1,168.83 and 231.42 is: 347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.24 : 1,168.83 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.24/1,168.83 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.24x = 1,168.83 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.24x = 270,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,490.64/779.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.12

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