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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.79, 1,171.41 and 232.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.79, 1,171.41 and 232.99 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.79 : 1,171.41 = 232.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.79/1,171.41 = 232.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.79x = 1,171.41 × 232.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.79x = 272,923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,923.89/780.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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