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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.57, 1,168.96 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.57, 1,168.96 and 231.60 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.57 : 1,168.96 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.57/1,168.96 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.57x = 1,168.96 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.57x = 270,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,731.14/779.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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