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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.93, 1,171.38 and 294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.93, 1,171.38 and 294.02 is: 441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.93 : 1,171.38 = 294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.93/1,171.38 = 294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.93x = 1,171.38 × 294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.93x = 344,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,403.29/780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.02

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