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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.38, 1,170.59 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.38, 1,170.59 and 232.55 is: 348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.38 : 1,170.59 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.38/1,170.59 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.38x = 1,170.59 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.38x = 272,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,213.69/780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.82

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