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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.72, 1,169.56 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.72, 1,169.56 and 231.88 is: 347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.72 : 1,169.56 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.72/1,169.56 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.72x = 1,169.56 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.72x = 271,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,197.57/779.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.81

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