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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.58, 1,171.02 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.58, 1,171.02 and 232.75 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.58 : 1,171.02 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.58/1,171.02 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.58x = 1,171.02 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.58x = 272,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,557.24/780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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