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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.59, 1,171.35 and 294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.59, 1,171.35 and 294.05 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.59 : 1,171.35 = 294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.59/1,171.35 = 294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.59x = 1,171.35 × 294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.59x = 344,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,429.61/780.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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