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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,170.63 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,170.63 and 293.51 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,170.63 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,170.63 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,170.63 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 343,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,591.61/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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