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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.87, 1,171.34 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.87, 1,171.34 and 233.04 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.87 : 1,171.34 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.87/1,171.34 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.87x = 1,171.34 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.87x = 272,969.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,969.07/780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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