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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.15, 1,169.91 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.15, 1,169.91 and 292.94 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.15 : 1,169.91 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.15/1,169.91 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.15x = 1,169.91 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.15x = 342,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,707.59/780.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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