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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.51, 1,170.99 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.51, 1,170.99 and 232.74 is: 349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.51 : 1,170.99 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.51/1,170.99 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.51x = 1,170.99 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.51x = 272,536.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,536.21/780.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.18

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