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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.99, 1,171.68 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.99, 1,171.68 and 233.18 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.99 : 1,171.68 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.99/1,171.68 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.99x = 1,171.68 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.99x = 273,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,211.32/780.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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