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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.34, 1,170.82 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.34, 1,170.82 and 293.52 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.34 : 1,170.82 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.34/1,170.82 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.34x = 1,170.82 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.34x = 343,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,659.09/780.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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