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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.01, 1,169.91 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.01, 1,169.91 and 232.14 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.01 : 1,169.91 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.01/1,169.91 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.01x = 1,169.91 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.01x = 271,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,582.91/780.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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