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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.52, 1,170.36 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.52, 1,170.36 and 293.44 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.52 : 1,170.36 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.52/1,170.36 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.52x = 1,170.36 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.52x = 343,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,430.44/780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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