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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.41, 1,170.41 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.41, 1,170.41 and 293.20 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.41 : 1,170.41 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.41/1,170.41 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.41x = 1,170.41 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.41x = 343,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,159.82/780.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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