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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.92, 1,171.60 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.92, 1,171.60 and 233.12 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.92 : 1,171.60 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.92/1,171.60 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.92x = 1,171.60 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.92x = 273,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,123.39/780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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