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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.14, 1,169.22 and 292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.14, 1,169.22 and 292.70 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.14 : 1,169.22 = 292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.14/1,169.22 = 292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.14x = 1,169.22 × 292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.14x = 342,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,230.69/780.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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