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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.48, 1,169.34 and 231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.48, 1,169.34 and 231.59 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.48 : 1,169.34 = 231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.48/1,169.34 = 231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.48x = 1,169.34 × 231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.48x = 270,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,807.45/779.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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