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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.03, 1,169.88 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.03, 1,169.88 and 293.13 is: 439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.03 : 1,169.88 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.03/1,169.88 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.03x = 1,169.88 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.03x = 342,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,926.92/780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.63

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