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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.99, 1,170.29 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.99, 1,170.29 and 232.18 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.99 : 1,170.29 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.99/1,170.29 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.99x = 1,170.29 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.99x = 271,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,713.85/779.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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