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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.70, 1,169.61 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.70, 1,169.61 and 231.87 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.70 : 1,169.61 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.70/1,169.61 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.70x = 1,169.61 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.70x = 271,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,197.47/779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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