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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.82, 1,171.02 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.82, 1,171.02 and 232.86 is: 349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.82 : 1,171.02 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.82/1,171.02 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.82x = 1,171.02 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.82x = 272,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,683.72/780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.23

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