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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.20, 1,170.42 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.20, 1,170.42 and 232.40 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.20 : 1,170.42 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.20/1,170.42 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.20x = 1,170.42 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.20x = 272,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,007.66/780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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