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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.98, 1,170.86 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.98, 1,170.86 and 294.44 is: 441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.98 : 1,170.86 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.98/1,170.86 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.98x = 1,170.86 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.98x = 344,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,740.69/780.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.42

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