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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.94, 1,171.50 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.94, 1,171.50 and 233.04 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.94 : 1,171.50 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.94/1,171.50 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.94x = 1,171.50 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.94x = 273,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,006.36/780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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