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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.34, 1,170.51 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.34, 1,170.51 and 232.41 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.34 : 1,170.51 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.34/1,170.51 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.34x = 1,170.51 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.34x = 272,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,038.23/780.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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