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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.29, 1,170.63 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.29, 1,170.63 and 232.46 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.29 : 1,170.63 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.29/1,170.63 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.29x = 1,170.63 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.29x = 272,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,118.80/780.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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