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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.29, 1,168.85 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.29, 1,168.85 and 231.82 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.29 : 1,168.85 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.29/1,168.85 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.29x = 1,168.85 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.29x = 270,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,960.46/779.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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