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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.27, 1,168.88 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.27, 1,168.88 and 231.45 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.27 : 1,168.88 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.27/1,168.88 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.27x = 1,168.88 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.27x = 270,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,536.12/779.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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