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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.23, 1,170.51 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.23, 1,170.51 and 232.46 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.23 : 1,170.51 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.23/1,170.51 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.23x = 1,170.51 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.23x = 272,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,091.34/780.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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