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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.40, 1,168.74 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.40, 1,168.74 and 231.48 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.40 : 1,168.74 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.40/1,168.74 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.40x = 1,168.74 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.40x = 270,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,539.94/779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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