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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.70, 1,171.04 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.70, 1,171.04 and 233.26 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.70 : 1,171.04 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.70/1,171.04 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.70x = 1,171.04 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.70x = 273,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,156.79/780.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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