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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.61, 1,170.81 and 293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.61, 1,170.81 and 293.59 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.61 : 1,170.81 = 293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.61/1,170.81 = 293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.61x = 1,170.81 × 293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.61x = 343,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,738.11/780.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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