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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.81, 1,171.11 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.81, 1,171.11 and 232.93 is: 349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.81 : 1,171.11 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.81/1,171.11 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.81x = 1,171.11 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.81x = 272,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,781.09/780.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.35

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