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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.38, 1,170.35 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.38, 1,170.35 and 293.32 is: 439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.38 : 1,170.35 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.38/1,170.35 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.38x = 1,170.35 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.38x = 343,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,287.06/780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.90

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