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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.42, 1,169.03 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.42, 1,169.03 and 231.56 is: 347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.42 : 1,169.03 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.42/1,169.03 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.42x = 1,169.03 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.42x = 270,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,699.70/779.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.31

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