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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.18, 1,169.46 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.18, 1,169.46 and 293.02 is: 439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.18 : 1,169.46 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.18/1,169.46 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.18x = 1,169.46 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.18x = 342,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,675.17/780.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.23

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