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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.10, 1,169.70 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.10, 1,169.70 and 293.20 is: 439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.10 : 1,169.70 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.10/1,169.70 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.10x = 1,169.70 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.10x = 342,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,956.04/780.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.63

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