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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.78, 1,171.35 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.78, 1,171.35 and 293.84 is: 440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.78 : 1,171.35 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.78/1,171.35 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.78x = 1,171.35 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.78x = 344,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,188.02/780.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.82

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