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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.53, 1,170.98 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.53, 1,170.98 and 232.71 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.53 : 1,170.98 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.53/1,170.98 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.53x = 1,170.98 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.53x = 272,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,498.76/780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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