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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.29, 1,170.38 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.29, 1,170.38 and 232.43 is: 348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.29 : 1,170.38 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.29/1,170.38 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.29x = 1,170.38 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.29x = 272,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,031.42/780.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.63

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