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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.32, 1,168.86 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.32, 1,168.86 and 231.55 is: 347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.32 : 1,168.86 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.32/1,168.86 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.32x = 1,168.86 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.32x = 270,649.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,649.53/779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.29

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