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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.91, 1,171.15 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.91, 1,171.15 and 294.10 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.91 : 1,171.15 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.91/1,171.15 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.91x = 1,171.15 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.91x = 344,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,435.22/780.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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