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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.20, 1,180.67 and 231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.20, 1,180.67 and 231.95 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.20 : 1,180.67 = 231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.20/1,180.67 = 231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.20x = 1,180.67 × 231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.20x = 273,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,849.34/787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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