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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.93, 1,171.40 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.93, 1,171.40 and 233.53 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.93 : 1,171.40 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.93/1,171.40 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.93x = 1,171.40 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.93x = 273,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,552.95/780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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