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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.08, 1,169.64 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.08, 1,169.64 and 292.86 is: 439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.08 : 1,169.64 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.08/1,169.64 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.08x = 1,169.64 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.08x = 342,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,540.77/780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.11

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