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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.46, 1,170.54 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.46, 1,170.54 and 232.50 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.46 : 1,170.54 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.46/1,170.54 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.46x = 1,170.54 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.46x = 272,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,154.06/780.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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