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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.82, 1,171.38 and 293.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.82, 1,171.38 and 293.89 is: 440.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.82 : 1,171.38 = 293.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.82/1,171.38 = 293.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.82x = 1,171.38 × 293.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.82x = 344,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,256.87/780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.89

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