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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.44, 1,171.06 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.44, 1,171.06 and 293.49 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.44 : 1,171.06 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.44/1,171.06 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.44x = 1,171.06 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.44x = 343,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,693.67/780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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