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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.58, 1,171.41 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.58, 1,171.41 and 294.04 is: 441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.58 : 1,171.41 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.58/1,171.41 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.58x = 1,171.41 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.58x = 344,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,434.07/780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.26

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