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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.05, 1,169.66 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.05, 1,169.66 and 292.83 is: 439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.05 : 1,169.66 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.05/1,169.66 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.05x = 1,169.66 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.05x = 342,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,510.07/780.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.09

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