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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.12, 1,171.17 and 293.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.12, 1,171.17 and 293.89 is: 440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.12 : 1,171.17 = 293.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.12/1,171.17 = 293.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.12x = 1,171.17 × 293.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.12x = 344,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,195.15/781.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.64

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