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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.73, 1,169.44 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.73, 1,169.44 and 232.07 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.73 : 1,169.44 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.73/1,169.44 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.73x = 1,169.44 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.73x = 271,385.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,385.51/779.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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