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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.11, 1,170.21 and 293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.11, 1,170.21 and 293.15 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.11 : 1,170.21 = 293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.11/1,170.21 = 293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.11x = 1,170.21 × 293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.11x = 343,041.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,041.21/780.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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