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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,169.94 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,169.94 and 292.94 is: 439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,169.94 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,169.94 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,169.94 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 342,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,722.22/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.30

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