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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.43, 1,168.78 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.43, 1,168.78 and 231.47 is: 347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.43 : 1,168.78 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.43/1,168.78 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.43x = 1,168.78 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.43x = 270,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,537.51/779.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.10

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