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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.51, 1,170.42 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.51, 1,170.42 and 232.58 is: 348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.51 : 1,170.42 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.51/1,170.42 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.51x = 1,170.42 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.51x = 272,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,221.95/780.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.77

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