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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.31, 1,170.49 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.31, 1,170.49 and 232.49 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.31 : 1,170.49 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.31/1,170.49 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.31x = 1,170.49 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.31x = 272,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,127.22/780.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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