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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.87, 1,170.30 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.87, 1,170.30 and 292.88 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.87 : 1,170.30 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.87/1,170.30 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.87x = 1,170.30 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.87x = 342,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,757.46/779.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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