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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.00, 1,169.54 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.00, 1,169.54 and 292.78 is: 439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.00 : 1,169.54 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.00/1,169.54 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.00x = 1,169.54 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.00x = 342,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,419.02/780.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.00

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