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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.72, 1,171.54 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.72, 1,171.54 and 294.11 is: 441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.72 : 1,171.54 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.72/1,171.54 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.72x = 1,171.54 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.72x = 344,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,561.63/780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.34

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