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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.80, 1,169.76 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.80, 1,169.76 and 231.94 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.80 : 1,169.76 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.80/1,169.76 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.80x = 1,169.76 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.80x = 271,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,314.13/779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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