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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.74, 1,171.26 and 293.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.74, 1,171.26 and 293.79 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.74 : 1,171.26 = 293.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.74/1,171.26 = 293.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.74x = 1,171.26 × 293.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.74x = 344,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,103.01/780.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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