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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.36, 1,170.38 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.36, 1,170.38 and 293.40 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.36 : 1,170.38 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.36/1,170.38 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.36x = 1,170.38 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.36x = 343,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,389.49/780.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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