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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.37, 1,180.98 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.37, 1,180.98 and 232.11 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.37 : 1,180.98 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.37/1,180.98 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.37x = 1,180.98 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.37x = 274,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,117.27/787.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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