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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.62, 1,171.04 and 286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.62, 1,171.04 and 286.95 is: 430.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.62 : 1,171.04 = 286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.62/1,171.04 = 286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.62x = 1,171.04 × 286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.62x = 336,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,032.88/780.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.47

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