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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.26, 1,170.50 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.26, 1,170.50 and 232.38 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.26 : 1,170.50 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.26/1,170.50 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.26x = 1,170.50 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.26x = 271,999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,999.63/780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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