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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.74, 1,171.32 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.74, 1,171.32 and 232.92 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.74 : 1,171.32 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.74/1,171.32 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.74x = 1,171.32 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.74x = 272,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,823.85/780.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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