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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.27, 1,168.57 and 231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.27, 1,168.57 and 231.49 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.27 : 1,168.57 = 231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.27/1,168.57 = 231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.27x = 1,168.57 × 231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.27x = 270,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,508.77/779.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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