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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.38, 1,168.98 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.38, 1,168.98 and 231.46 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.38 : 1,168.98 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.38/1,168.98 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.38x = 1,168.98 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.38x = 270,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,572.11/779.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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