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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.87, 1,171.80 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.87, 1,171.80 and 293.88 is: 441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.87 : 1,171.80 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.87/1,171.80 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.87x = 1,171.80 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.87x = 344,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,368.58/780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.01

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